Description
Meows in the Big City
Book Summary
A work that fuses photography and poetry to give voice to stories silenced by the noise of society. Through a collection of writings and images, the authors explore the frustration of repressed ideas and the need to share personal perspectives. This book invites the reader to take off the blindfold and observe the world through new lenses, offering a space where whispers and cries find their place amidst the urban bustle.
What is it about?
The book is presented as a collective cry against imposed silence. On one hand, it captures the desperation of thoughts that are lost in the social clamor, compared to the meows of a cat on an avenue. On the other, it includes whispers that narrate personal stories, like cries fading away in alleyways. The work combines photographs and texts to offer a sensory experience that seeks to share different points of view, leaving the reader free to choose how to look at the world.
Main Themes
- Frustration and social silence: the difficulty of expressing ideas in a noisy and inattentive environment.
- Identity and personal perspective: the importance of sharing individual visions of the world.
- Fusion of artistic languages: poetry and photography as complementary mediums for storytelling.
- Critique of contemporary society: a reflection on the stories that remain hidden or unheard.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary poetry and photography as tools for artistic and social expression. Also for those seeking works that address introspection, social criticism, and the need to give a voice to the silenced. It is ideal for lovers of illustrated books that combine different narrative formats.
What this book offers
- A visual and poetic experience that invites reflection on communication in today's society.
- Multiple perspectives that enrich the understanding of diverse realities.
- A space for emotional catharsis through identification with the stories and images.
- A compact and accessible work that can be read both linearly and exploratorily.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Anaya Ruiz, Yohana; Hijano García, Rafael
- Publisher: Edición Punto Didot
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: PHOTOGRAPHERS, POETRY, POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS, SHORT STORIES
- Collection: AGORA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: January 2020
- Number of pages: 94
- Weight: 150 g
Editorial Review
An original proposal that brings together two artistic disciplines to address a universal theme: the struggle to be heard in a world saturated with noise. The combination of photographs and poems offers a dynamic and emotional reading, suitable for those seeking works that connect the visual with the lyrical. Its pocket format makes it a practical option to carry and consult at any time.