{"product_id":"9788494696237","title":"Silence behind the curtain of sleep","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSilence behind the dream curtain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that captures the creative and destructive energy of a generation. Through the intense relationship between Kay Quirós, a young woman from Madrid's upper bourgeoisie, and Pedro Velasco, a rising Asturian painter, the reader is immersed in a ten-year journey (1967–1977) across settings in Europe and America. Amidst rock music, drugs, and the pursuit of art, this work offers a vibrant and bittersweet portrait of a youth in turmoil searching for its place in a changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel narrates the passionate and turbulent story of Kay Quirós and Pedro Velasco. She comes from Madrid's upper bourgeoisie; he is a talented painter from Gijón who is forging his reputation. Their relationship, marked by a free and indomitable spirit, unfolds in a context where drugs, art, and rock and roll set the rhythm of a feverish and romantic existence. The action takes place between 1967 and 1977, with echoes reaching into the present day, and unfolds across settings such as London, Madrid, Asturias, New York, and Anchorage. The plot combines humor, poetry, painting, and espionage, intertwining loves and heartbreaks in a generational adventure that reflects the moral and aesthetic quest of its protagonists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe creative and countercultural effervescence of the 1960s and 1970s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove and toxic relationships as a driving force for personal creation and destruction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for artistic and existential identity in a world in crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe initiatory journey through iconic cities of Western culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between bourgeois origins and the aspiration for a free, bohemian life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in contemporary narrative that explores punk, new wave, and indie culture, as well as stories of self-discovery and intense relationships. It is ideal for those who enjoy novels with a strong atmospheric charge, complex characters, and a very distinct historical and artistic backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid and uncompromising generational portrait of the youth of the 60s and 70s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the world of art, painting, and music as vital forces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA story of love and heartbreak that explores the limits of passion and freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA geographical and emotional journey through key settings of the counterculture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the search for meaning in an era of profound social change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antolín Rato, Mariano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editorial Pez de Plata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Punk, New Wave, and Indie, Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrativa Pez de Plata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 524 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that stands out for its ability to evoke an era and a state of mind. Antolín Rato's prose succeeds in conveying the intensity and displacement of characters caught between the desire for freedom and the ties of their origins. It is a work that will interest both those looking for a love story with a historical backdrop and fans of narrative that portrays the creative pulse of a generation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL PEZ DE PLATA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405862822235,"sku":"9788494696237","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849469623.jpg?v=1781833450","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494696237","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}