Description
What happens when nothing happens
Book Summary
A poetic stroll through the streets of Paris that transcends the physical journey to become an exploration of the soul. Jordi Cervera Nogués employs an agile and evocative literary style, accompanied by the music of songs that seem to float between his verses. This work invites the reader to pause in the small moments, those in which apparently nothing happens, to discover the profound beauty they hide. A lyrical experience that connects the written word with musical emotion.
What is it about?
The book is structured as a lyrical tour of the city of Paris, but it is not limited to the description of its monuments or landscapes. The work uses urban geography as a pretext to delve into an inner journey. Through an agile and suggestive literary style, the author weaves a web of sensations and reflections where music plays a fundamental role. The songs, cited or suggested, are not a mere ornament, but act as a vehicle that elevates the verses, allowing the poetry to breathe beyond the paper. The work features two emotional prefaces signed by Johnny Burning and Nacho G. Vega (singer of Nacha Pop), which underscore this connection between word and melody, offering the reader keys to enter the book's atmosphere.
Main themes
- The inner journey through the urban landscape.
- The poetry of everyday life and apparently empty moments.
- The symbiotic relationship between literature and music.
- The search for beauty in introspection and silence.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers of contemporary poetry who seek a sensory and reflective experience. Also for those interested in travel literature that goes beyond the tourist guide, as well as music lovers who enjoy exploring the connections between different forms of art. It is ideal for those who value brief but intense works, capable of evoking profound atmospheres and emotions.
What this book offers
- An immersive reading experience that combines poetry, music, and urban evocation.
- A new perspective on the city of Paris, seen through a lyrical and personal lens.
- The opportunity to discover how small moments, those in which "nothing happens," can hold great depth and meaning.
- An approach to the work of Jordi Cervera Nogués at the hands of two relevant figures on the music scene, who enrich the reading with their prefaces.
Technical data
- Author: Cervera Nogués, Jordi
- Publisher: 66 rpm Edicions
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY
- Collection: SINGLE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: March 2015
- Number of pages: 56
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial review
A poetic proposal that stands out for its capacity for synthesis and its enveloping atmosphere. The inclusion of the prefaces by two renowned musicians is not a mere addition, but reinforces the essence of the book: poetry as an art that dialogues with music. It is a brief but substantial work, ideal for those who seek a reading that invites pause and reflection, demonstrating that poetry can be a vehicle to rediscover both a city and one's own inner self.