Description
I am my own experiment
Book Summary
A work that fuses poetry, philosophy, and visual art. Josep Palau i Fabre, a poet in search of a Higher Reality through dreams, presents philosophical, provocative, and sensual poetry that oscillates between experiment and essay. This volume recovers the poems of L'Alquimista, a classic published clandestinely in 1952 and reissued several times since. The edition is enriched by Arnal Ballester's illustrations, which explore the poetic concept from the transcendent and paradoxical, offering a unique literary and visual experience for the contemporary reader.
What is it about?
The book gathers the poetry of Josep Palau i Fabre, focused on the search for a higher reality manifested in dreams and the alchemy of language. The poems transition between formal experimentation and philosophical essay, addressing themes such as sensuality, intellectual provocation, and the transformation of the self. This edition, designed by Julià Guillamon and Albert Planas, includes illustrations by Arnal Ballester, which dialogue with the text to expand its meaning, offering a visual reading that complements and deepens the poetic experience.
Main themes
- The search for a higher reality through dreams and poetry.
- Alchemy as a metaphor for the transformation of language and the self.
- Sensuality and provocation as drivers of poetic creation.
- Formal experimentation between the poem and the essay.
- The relationship between text and image as an artistic dialogue.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in experimental and philosophical poetry, as well as the work of Josep Palau i Fabre. It is also highly appealing to lovers of illustrated books who seek a deep integration between word and image, and to those who value carefully crafted editions with a contemporary approach to classics of Catalan poetry.
What this book offers
- A renewed edition of a classic of Catalan poetry, with original illustrations that enrich the reading.
- A poetic experience that combines philosophical reflection with formal experimentation.
- The opportunity to discover or rediscover the work of Josep Palau i Fabre, a key figure in 20th-century Catalan literature.
- A dialogue between poetry and visual art that expands the reader's interpretative horizons.
- A carefully produced editorial object, with design and layout intended to enhance the content.
Technical specifications
- Author: Palau i Fabre, Josep
- Publisher: Editorial Males Herbes
- Language: cat
- Subject: POETRY, ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, ACTIVITY BOOKS AND SUBJECT MATTER
- Collection: FORA DE COLLECCIO
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: June 2017
- Number of pages: 50
- Weight: 300 g
Editorial review
An editorial proposal that combines high-level poetry with a carefully curated illustrated edition. Palau i Fabre's work remains relevant due to its ability to challenge the reader through intellectual provocation and the sensuality of language. The collaboration with Arnal Ballester provides a visual layer that does not merely decorate, but dialogues with and expands the meaning of the poems. A book recommended both for connoisseurs of Catalan poetry and for new readers seeking an integral and stimulating literary experience.