{"product_id":"9788484649564","title":"Barcelona","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBarcelona\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Pintor invites the reader on a unique illustrated journey through Barcelona, where magic and art merge in every corner. Through the eyes of his alter ego, the artist traverses some thirty iconic spaces of the city, from Gaudí's masterpieces to the most hidden plazas. This picture book not only showcases modernist architecture and urban landscapes but transforms them into dreamlike settings where seagulls guide the protagonist and the sea becomes a central element. A visual experience that turns the reader into a virtual visitor of the Catalan capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book proposes a personal and artistic tour of Barcelona, following the illustrator's own gaze. The journey begins in Montjuïc and crosses the Gothic Quarter, the Eixample, and Gràcia, pausing at historic buildings bearing Gaudí's seal, contemporary museums, iconic cafés, and both bustling and hidden plazas. Seagulls, as a recurring symbolic element, flutter around the protagonist or carry him aloft as the views unfold: the Sagrada Família peeking out from between rooftops and palm trees, Santa Maria del Mar sailing through the waves, or Casa Batlló submerged in a seabed. The sea and modernist architecture are the two great visual axes that structure this work, offering a dreamlike and uncrowded perspective of the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBarcelona's modernist architecture, with special attention to the work of Antoni Gaudí.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn illustrated journey as a subjective and artistic experience of the city.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe sea as a symbolic and recurring element in Barcelona's identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIconic urban spaces: plazas, cafés, museums, and historic neighborhoods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVisual narrative that combines architectural realism with dreamlike and fantastic elements.\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 lovers of illustration and high-quality picture books, as well as readers interested in Barcelona from an artistic and different perspective. It is ideal for those seeking a visual and poetic approach to the city, both for residents and travelers who wish to rediscover its most iconic corners. It is also recommended for collectors of illustrated books and for those who appreciate the fusion of architecture, fantasy, and graphic narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA personal and artistic vision of Barcelona that goes beyond a conventional tourist guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed illustrations that transform real spaces into dreamlike and evocative settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA tour of more than thirty iconic places, presented from a subjective and creative perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe possibility of exploring the city without crowds, through the gaze of an illustrator who captures its essence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA visual experience that integrates the sea and modernist architecture as the narrative's central themes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Pintor, David\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Kalandraka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: General arts aspects, Travel and tourism guides, Illustrated books, Activity books and material, Picture books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Libros para soñar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: June 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 405 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarcelona is a work that stands out for its ability to merge the documentary rigor of real spaces with an artistic sensitivity that transforms them into something new. David Pintor succeeds in ensuring that the reader not only recognizes the places but rediscovers them from a dreamlike and personal perspective. The recurring use of the sea and modernist architecture as visual axes gives the book an aesthetic coherence that makes it an attractive piece both for collectors of picture books and for those seeking a different look at one of the most photographed cities in the world. It is, without a doubt, a proposal that invites leisurely contemplation and the reinterpretation of the urban landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KALANDRAKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408536068443,"sku":"9788484649564","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848464956.jpg?v=1781864869","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788484649564","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}