{"product_id":"9788497911917","title":"Castell portraits","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCasteller portraits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRetrats castellers\u003c\/em\u003e offers an intimate and personal approach to the world of \u003cem\u003ecastells\u003c\/em\u003e through four essential biographies. The reader will discover the motivations, experiences, and deep meaning that building human towers has had in the lives of four key figures in the history of \u003cem\u003ecasteller\u003c\/em\u003e culture. A choral portrait that reveals the passion, effort, and commitment behind this unique tradition, explained by its own protagonists and narrated by specialized journalists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book presents the profiles of four iconic \u003cem\u003ecastellers\u003c\/em\u003e who have marked the history of the most representative \u003cem\u003ecolles\u003c\/em\u003e (teams) in Catalonia. Through in-depth interviews and stories, each chapter focuses on one figure: Francesc Moreno \"Melilla\" (Castellers de Vilafranca), Francesc Piñas (Colla Vella dels Xiquets de Valls), Andreu Montserrat (Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls), and Josep A. Falcato (Minyons de Terrassa). Each portrait, crafted by a different journalist (Joan Beumala is one of them), explores why these people decided to enter the world of \u003cem\u003ecastells\u003c\/em\u003e and how \u003cem\u003ecastells\u003c\/em\u003e became a fundamental pillar of their lives. The work does not just recount milestones, but delves into the human and emotional experience of those who dedicate their lives to this tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBiographies of historical figures from the world of \u003cem\u003ecastells\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal motivations for joining a \u003cem\u003ecasteller\u003c\/em\u003e team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe value of tradition, commitment, and collective effort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe evolution and oral history of the \u003cem\u003ecolles\u003c\/em\u003e of Vilafranca, Valls, and Terrassa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe human and emotional dimension behind the construction of \u003cem\u003ecastells\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at fans and followers of the \u003cem\u003ecasteller\u003c\/em\u003e world who wish to learn the personal stories of their heroes. It is also an ideal read for those who are new to this tradition and want to understand the deep bond that \u003cem\u003ecastellers\u003c\/em\u003e establish with their team. It will also interest scholars of Catalan popular culture and readers attracted to biographical stories that explore passion and human dedication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and personal vision of four great names in \u003cem\u003ecasteller\u003c\/em\u003e history, beyond their public achievements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-hand accounts of the motivations and experiences that forge a \u003cem\u003ecasteller\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA document of oral history that preserves the experiences of key figures from different \u003cem\u003ecolles\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to understand the transformative impact of \u003cem\u003ecastells\u003c\/em\u003e on the lives of their protagonists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA plural perspective, thanks to the vision of several journalists specialized in the \u003cem\u003ecasteller\u003c\/em\u003e field.\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 XAVIER BROTONS, JORDI JARIA, GUILLERM SOLE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eumo Editorial SAU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e POPULAR CULTURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e L'AIXECADOR\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\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 198 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRetrats castellers\u003c\/em\u003e is a work of testimonial and human value that moves away from major milestones to focus on the people who made them possible. The structure of individual portraits, written by different journalists, provides a diversity of styles and approaches, enriching the whole. It is a brief but substantial book, ideal for anyone looking for an up-close and emotional read about the soul of the \u003cem\u003ecasteller\u003c\/em\u003e world, recommended for both veterans and those newly interested in Catalan popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EUMO EDITORIAL SAU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405173285211,"sku":"9788497911917","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791191.jpg?v=1781824511","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497911917","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}