{"product_id":"9788493780098","title":"In blue and garnet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlues and Garnet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJournalist Frederic Porta, author of the acclaimed novelized biography \u003cem\u003eKubala!\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlues and Garnet\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of Futbol Club Barcelona during the fifties, sixties, and seventies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBiographies of key figures of \"Barcelonismo\": footballers and executives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory and the emotional heritage of the club.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJournalistic narrative applied to the portrayal of sports figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOvercoming and adversity in a convulsive era for the club.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and human vision of six fundamental characters of FC Barcelona, often forgotten by official history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that connects the club's tempestuous past with its present success, helping to understand its evolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe combination of journalistic rigor and narrative style, which makes for an enjoyable and engaging read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the collective memory of \"Barcelonismo\" and the importance of preserving its key figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Porta, Frederic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Edicions Saldonar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: BIOGRAPHY: SPORT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NARRATIVA BLAUGRANA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 433 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlues and Garnet\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONS SALDONAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405576135003,"sku":"9788493780098","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849378009.jpg?v=1781828591","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788493780098","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}