{"product_id":"9788413565422","title":"... IT'S YOU AND OTHER STORIES","description":"\u003ch2\u003e... IT'S YOU AND OTHER STORIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reader will discover a carefully curated anthology that brings together the winning story, an honorable mention, and thirteen finalist tales from the 28th Tinet Internet Short Story Prize (2024-2025 Ciutat de Tarragona Literary Awards). The work offers a representative sample of the best contemporary short fiction, where each story explores the complexities of gaze and perception. The volume is enriched with illustrations created by students of the Higher Education Training Cycle in Illustration at the School of Art and Design of the Tarragona Provincial Council, which accompany each story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book brings together fifteen short stories that explore the human condition from diverse and original perspectives. The winning story, \"... ets tu\" (\"... it's you\"), by Toritaka Tokumei, starts with the image of a mime drawing an invisible box in the air. Based on this premise, the narrative poses an unsettling reflection: no one who observes emerges from the experience completely unscathed. The anthology is completed with an honorable mention and thirteen finalist stories selected from the works submitted to the contest, offering an overview of emerging and established narrative voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePerception and the gaze as transformative elements of reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe fragility of identity when faced with external observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary short fiction in the Catalan language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLiterary creation as a vehicle for psychological exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology is aimed at readers interested in contemporary short fiction, followers of Catalan literary awards, and people looking to discover new voices within the current literary landscape. It will also be of interest to those who appreciate the relationship between text and illustration, as well as students and professionals of creative writing who wish to discover award-winning narrative proposals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a curated selection of award-winning and finalist stories from a benchmark literary contest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience enriched with original illustrations created by illustration students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover fifteen different narrative voices in a single volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on the act of observing and being observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokumei, Toritaka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cossetania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology represents an opportunity to access a quality selection of contemporary Catalan short fiction, endorsed by a well-established literary prize. The inclusion of illustrations provides additional aesthetic value that enriches the reading experience. For the reader interested in short stories with an introspective and contemporary outlook, the volume offers a varied and representative sample of current narrative talent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405157523803,"sku":"9788413565422","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841356542.jpg?v=1781824227","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788413565422","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}