{"product_id":"9788415374251","title":"Barcelona Madrid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBarcelona Madrid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume brings together two masterpieces by Nobel Prize in Literature laureate Camilo José Cela, originally published in 1966 and 1970. Ediciones del Viento rescues \"Barcelona\" and \"Madrid\" in a luxury hardcover edition, magnificently illustrated by two of the most prominent watercolorists of the era. Through agile, fresh, and brazen prose, Cela portrays two cities that, for the modern reader, seem exotic and unrecognizable. A unique literary journey that combines the author's critical eye with the visual beauty of the illustrations, offering a personal and unforgettable vision of two Spanish capitals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book presents two independent texts, one dedicated to Barcelona and the other to Madrid, which function as literary and visual portraits of both cities. Camilo José Cela, with his masterful and uncompromising pen, describes the character, people, hidden corners, and atmosphere of each city during the 1960s and 1970s. Far from being conventional tourist guides, these pages are a personal and subjective chronicle, where the author captures the essence of places that have since changed profoundly. The watercolors that accompany each text are not mere illustrations, but an integral part of the work, creating a dialogue between word and image that enriches the reader's experience and transports them to a time and space that no longer exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLiterary and subjective portrait of Barcelona and Madrid during the 60s and 70s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe urban and social transformation of two major Spanish capitals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCamilo José Cela’s critical, ironic, and brazen perspective on daily reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe symbiotic relationship between literary text and artistic illustration (watercolor).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory and the documentary value of travel literature and urban chronicles.\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 travel literature and urban chronicles with a literary and personal focus. It is especially recommended for admirers of the work of Camilo José Cela and the Nobel Prize winner, as well as for those seeking a historical and artistic vision of Barcelona and Madrid. It will also appeal to collectors of high-quality illustrated editions and anyone wishing to rediscover two iconic cities through the eyes of a master of prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique reading experience that combines the masterful prose of a Nobel laureate with the art of watercolor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid and nostalgic portrait of two cities that have changed radically, offering invaluable historical and cultural perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover Cela's facet as an urban chronicler, with his unmistakable, agile, and outspoken style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA high-quality hardcover edition, ideal for collectors and lovers of well-edited books.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA prologue written by Camilo José Cela Conde that contextualizes and enriches the work.\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 Cela, Camilo José\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ediciones del Viento, S.L.\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\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prose: non-fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 850 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \"Barcelona Madrid\" is an editorial success in rescuing two fundamental texts by Camilo José Cela and presenting them in a format that enhances their literary and artistic value. The Nobel laureate's prose, always vibrant and uncompromising, is enhanced by the watercolors of the time, creating a book object that is both a work of art and a historical document. For readers interested in the evolution of Spanish cities or the author's work, this is an excellent opportunity to access a unique and unrepeatable look at Barcelona and Madrid. The quality of the hardcover edition and the prologue by Camilo José Cela Conde add a differential value that justifies its acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407605457243,"sku":"9788415374251","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841537425.jpg?v=1781857675","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415374251","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}