{"product_id":"9788493933685","title":"An insolence","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Insolence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA personal and literary reflection on footballing identity, club membership, and the emotional reasons that determine a sporting choice. Marcos Abal explores, from an intimate and uncompromising perspective, the weight of being a Barça fan in a context where Madridismo seems to impose itself as the majority option. This brief essay delves into the roots of a loyalty chosen almost like one chooses a state of mind, confronting two ways of understanding not only football, but life itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author begins with an everyday observation: in his environment, football fandom is reduced to two options, Madrid or Barça, and the former seems to dominate. Facing that majority, Abal explains why he chose to be a Barça fan from childhood, comparing that decision to the choice between melancholy and euphoria, between autumnal tones and the dazzling brightness of a shopping mall. Through this metaphor, the book becomes an inquiry into how sporting identity reflects a way of being in the world. The author suggests that his Madrid-supporting colleagues carry a Napoleon within, with their expansive obsession, while his own Barcelonismo is associated with a more contained and reflective sensibility. The text moves between personal anecdote and cultural reflection, offering an unconventional look at the meaning of belonging to a club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSporting identity and the construction of club belonging from childhood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContrast between two ways of understanding football: Madridismo as expansive ambition and Barcelonismo as melancholy and restraint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFandom as a mirror of a vital and emotional attitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflection on the minority and the majority in the context of football loyalties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor football fans interested in readings that go beyond results and statistics, who seek to understand the emotional and cultural component of being a fan. Also for readers of short essays and non-fiction who appreciate personal, reflective texts with a touch of irony. Especially suitable for those who want to explore the Barça-Madrid rivalry from an intimate and unconventional perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA personal and literary look at the choice of a footballing identity, far from traditional sports analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on how sports preferences can reveal character traits and attitudes toward life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief and direct text that invites introspection without losing its narrative and approachable tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA perspective that confronts two ways of understanding club membership, enriching the understanding of football rivalry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Abal, Marcos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: HOOLIGANS ILUSTRADOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Modern and contemporary fiction, Sports and outdoor recreation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: HOOLIGANS ILUSTRADOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 71\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 71 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brief but intense text that manages to turn a personal confession about choosing a team into a broader reflection on identity and difference. Its value lies in the honesty with which the author presents his vision, without pretending to be objective or neutral, which makes it a stimulating read for anyone looking for more than a standard football book. Ideal for readers who enjoy authorial essays with a strong autobiographical component and a critical look at group dynamics and sporting loyalties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOOLIGANS ILUSTRADOS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407224758619,"sku":"9788493933685","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849393368.jpg?v=1781850612","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788493933685","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}