{"product_id":"9788494565656","title":"In the key of Portugal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIn the Key of Portugal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA visual journey to a dreamt-of Lisbon, captured through the unhurried and melancholic gaze of photographer Miguel Ángel Sintes. This photography book invites the reader to wander through cobblestone streets, historic walls, and corners where time seems to have stood still. Far from the tourist hustle and bustle, \"In the Key of Portugal\" offers a collection of images that convey the essence of a noble and decadent city, where every photograph is a visual tale laden with nostalgia, silence, and everyday beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotographer Miguel Ángel Sintes sets out to find the Lisbon he imagined in his youth: a gray, melancholic city far removed from its past splendor. Through his images, the author shows us a city in no rush, where even the old man feeding the pigeons seems to have all the time in the world. The photographs capture silhouettes that invite us to imagine and sense what lies beyond the visible. Like a reporter traversing the cobblestones and open spaces, Sintes observes life with the fullness of one who waits, managing to convey the feeling of a farewell, a hope, or an encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe melancholic and decadent Lisbon as a backdrop for personal and collective memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStreet photography as a tool to capture daily life and the passage of time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe nostalgia and beauty of the gray, the silent, and the apparently insignificant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe inner journey and the search for a dreamt-of city through the camera lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at lovers of artistic and documentary photography, travelers seeking an intimate and poetic look at Lisbon, and readers interested in visual literature that explores memory, melancholy, and the beauty of the everyday. It is also a recommended work for those who appreciate photographic collections that transcend the merely descriptive to delve into emotion and visual narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersive visual experience that invites you to discover a Lisbon far from tourist clichés.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric images that stimulate the imagination and reflection on the passage of time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA personal and sensitive look from the photographer, capable of conveying emotions such as nostalgia, hope, or farewells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA photographic journey that combines street reportage with an almost poetic sensibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Sintes Puertas, Miguel Ángel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones Asimétricas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Photography and photographers, Photographs: collections, Travel and vacations, Travel literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: November 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 360 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In the Key of Portugal\" is a work that stands out for its ability to capture the essence of a city from an intimate and reflective perspective. Miguel Ángel Sintes' gaze moves away from postcard photography to delve into a gray and melancholic Lisbon, where each image tells a story. It is a book that will especially interest those who look for an emotional and narrative experience in photography, rather than a simple visual record. Its pocket format makes it an ideal travel companion for lovers of auteur photography and urban portraits with soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES ASIMETRICAS,S.L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407157649755,"sku":"9788494565656","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849456565.jpg?v=1781848428","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494565656","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}