Description
Blues and Garnet
Book Summary
Journalist Frederic Porta, author of the acclaimed novelized biography Kubala!, recovers the memory of six emblematic figures of Futbol Club Barcelona who lived through a tempestuous era, from the fifties to the seventies. Through a narrative format, the reader will discover the stories of Evaristo, Villaverde, Llaudet, Benítez, Kocsis, and Bustillo, characters who marked an adverse era and who offer an essential perspective for understanding the club's long road to its most glorious era.
What is it about?
Blues and Garnet is a tribute to Barcelona's memory that gives voice to six key protagonists of FC Barcelona during a difficult period between the fifties and seventies. The work combines journalistic investigation with narrative to portray the lives and experiences of footballers and executives who lived through moments of glory and tragedy. The reader will learn about the trajectory of the surprised Evaristo, the eternal substitute Villaverde, the excessive president Llaudet, Benítez with his unexpected and enigmatic death, the twilight Kocsis, and Bustillo, a frustrated promise. The book invites us to visit these myths with today's eyes, turning them into an inescapable reference for understanding and valuing the path, full of obstacles, that has led the club to its best historical period.
Main Topics
- History of Futbol Club Barcelona during the fifties, sixties, and seventies.
- Biographies of key figures of "Barcelonismo": footballers and executives.
- Historical memory and the emotional heritage of the club.
- Journalistic narrative applied to the portrayal of sports figures.
- Overcoming and adversity in a convulsive era for the club.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for FC Barcelona fans interested in the history of the club beyond the major titles, especially those who want to know the less media-focused figures who helped forge the "Blaugrana" identity. It is also ideal for readers of sports biographies and historical chronicles, as well as for journalists and scholars of the football world who are looking for a human and narrative perspective on the evolution of "Barcelonismo".
What this book offers
- An intimate and human vision of six fundamental characters of FC Barcelona, often forgotten by official history.
- A narrative that connects the club's tempestuous past with its present success, helping to understand its evolution.
- The combination of journalistic rigor and narrative style, which makes for an enjoyable and engaging read.
- A reflection on the collective memory of "Barcelonismo" and the importance of preserving its key figures.
Technical Data
- Author: Porta, Frederic
- Publisher: Edicions Saldonar
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: BIOGRAPHY: SPORT
- Collection: NARRATIVA BLAUGRANA
- Publication date: March 2013
- Number of pages: 256
- Weight: 433 g
Editorial Review
Blues and Garnet is a necessary work for any "Barcelonista" who wants to delve into the memory of the club. Frederic Porta demonstrates his ability to bring historical characters to life with an engaging narrative style, while also offering valuable context about a complicated era. The book not only entertains, but also enriches the understanding of the "Blaugrana" legacy, connecting the past with the present in an authentic and emotional way. Recommended for those looking for a read that combines sports passion, history, and fine literary craftsmanship.