Description
THIS WASN'T WHAT I MEANT EITHER
Book Summary
This book proposes an intimate dialogue between word and image, where the poetry of Irati Iturritza Errea and the photographs of Erik Rodríguez Fernández intertwine to explore youth, the passage of time, affections, and the complexity of language. Through a process of constant resignification, the work delves into the limits of communication and what we sometimes fail to express. A creative exercise born from the friendship and complicity between two artists, it offers the reader an aesthetic and reflective experience on what it means to say and not to say.
What is it about?
The work arises from a collaboration between poet Irati Iturritza Errea and photographer Erik Rodríguez Fernández, who, from a place of friendship and shared reading, build a space where poetry and photography feed off each other. It is not a simple illustration of verses, but a play on meanings in which both languages question one another. The central themes revolve around youth as a stage of searching, the fragility of affections, memory, and the difficulty of capturing experience with words or images. The title itself, "This wasn't what I meant either," reflects that tension between intention and result, between what is said and what one truly wishes to communicate.
Main themes
- The relationship between poetic word and photographic image as forms of knowledge and expression.
- Youth and the passage of time as experiences of transformation and loss.
- Care and affections in the construction of meaningful bonds.
- The limits of language and the possibility of expressing the inexpressible.
- The creative process as a collaborative dialogue and constant resignification.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary poetry seeking new forms of expression, as well as lovers of artistic photography and interdisciplinary works. It will also appeal to those who enjoy works that explore introspection, affective memory, and reflection on language. It is an ideal read for those who value aesthetic experimentation and collaboration between different creative disciplines.
What this book offers
- An integrated visual and poetic reading experience, where both languages enrich each other.
- A deep reflection on the difficulty of expressing what we feel and the search for meanings beyond words.
- A sensitive look at youth, affections, and the passage of time from a contemporary perspective.
- An example of how artistic collaboration can generate unique, nuanced works.
Technical specifications
- Author: ITURRITZA ERREA, IRATI
- Publisher: LA BELLA VARSOVIA
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS
- Collection: POETRY
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2021
- Number of pages: 76
- Weight: 108 g
Editorial review
"This wasn't what I meant either" is a daring and suggestive proposal that manages to build bridges between poetry and photography without subordinating one to the other. Irati Iturritza Errea demonstrates a mastery of poetic language that lends itself to playing with the image, while Erik Rodríguez Fernández's photographs provide a visual dimension that expands the meanings of the text. The result is a brief but dense work that invites rereading and contemplation. Its main value lies in the honesty with which it addresses the difficulty of communication and the beauty of what remains unsaid. It is a recommended read for those looking for poetry that dialogues with other arts and is not afraid to explore the limits of expression.