{"product_id":"9788415098973","title":"Chronicles of the Wasteland. Barceloneta 1949-1992","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChronicles of LÆÒstia. Barceloneta 1949-1992\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a sensory and emotional journey to the Barceloneta of the mid-20th century. Through the author's memory and experiences, the reader is immersed in the life of a seaside neighborhood marked by the smell of tar, the bustle of the port, and the unique character of its people. A personal chronicle that reconstructs four decades of local history, offering a vivid portrait of a community and a way of life that no longer exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVicens Forner Puig offers us a first-hand account of Barceloneta between 1949 and 1992. The work is not an official history, but a narrative of daily life: the unloading at the port, the scent of coffee that permeated the streets, neighborhood relationships, and the identity of a district forged between the sea and the city. Through smells, sounds, and anecdotes, the author reconstructs the collective memory of a unique place, where the harshness of maritime life coexisted with a distinct solidarity and character. It is, in essence, a tribute to Barceloneta and its inhabitants, seen through the nostalgia and affection of someone who lived there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory and autobiography of a neighborhood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDaily life in Barceloneta during the second half of the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePopular culture and traditions of the seafaring and port world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLocal history and urban evolution of Barcelona.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNostalgia and a sense of belonging to a community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in the social and urban history of Barcelona, especially Barceloneta. It is also for those who enjoy personal chronicles and memoirs, as well as those looking for an evocative read about life in maritime neighborhoods and the transformation of cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn authentic, first-hand account of life in a port neighborhood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA sensory immersion in the Barceloneta of the post-war period and the transition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and close-up perspective of local history, far removed from grand narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe recovery of a collective memory that helps to understand the identity of the neighborhood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Forner Puig, Vicens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Alrevés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 260\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 544 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Cròniques de LÆÒstia\" is a valuable work for those seeking a vivid and personal account of Barceloneta. Its strength lies in the authenticity of the author's gaze, which manages to convey the essence of a neighborhood and an era through everyday and sensory details. It is a book that connects with the reader through emotion and memory, offering a necessary counterpoint to official histories. Recommended for anyone interested in the most genuine Barcelona and in neighborhood chronicles with soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL ALREVÉS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407398035803,"sku":"9788415098973","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841509897.jpg?v=1781854502","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415098973","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}