Description
Tarragona. 50 Charming Places
Book Summary
A visual and literary guide that invites you to rediscover Tarragona through fifty iconic locations. The reader will find a selection of unique spaces, from historical corners to everyday landscapes, captured through the lens of photographer José Carlos León and accompanied by the personal texts of Antoni Jordà. This work is not a simple catalog of monuments, but an exploration of how each place takes on a different meaning depending on who is viewing it, offering an intimate and revealing experience of the city.
What is it about?
The book proposes a tour of Tarragona based on fifty points of interest selected for their ability to evoke a particular atmosphere or history. Each of these "indrets" (places) is presented as a piece that contributes to the city's identity. The work combines a historical perspective, which spans the past, present, and future of Tarragona, with a visual approach that plays with illusion, reality, and dreams. It does not limit itself to describing monuments but seeks to capture the essence of each space through a dual lens: the textual, provided by Antoni Jordà, and the photographic, by José Carlos León. The result is a multifaceted portrait that reveals the multiplicity of meanings the city holds.
Main themes
- The subjective perception of the urban landscape and how it varies according to the observer.
- The interaction between Tarragona's historical heritage and its contemporary life.
- Photography as a tool to capture the essence of a place beyond its physical appearance.
- The relationship between text and image in constructing a narrative about the city.
- The exploration of local identity through unique and often unexpected spaces.
Who is it recommended for?
For lovers of artistic and documentary photography interested in the visual representation of cities. Also for residents and visitors to Tarragona who wish to discover a more personal and unconventional perspective of the city, far from traditional tourist guides. It is suitable for readers who appreciate quality illustrated books and brief literary reflections on the urban environment.
What this book offers
- A curated selection of fifty corners of Tarragona that invites readers to rediscover the city from a personal viewpoint.
- A combination of reflective text and author photography that enriches the understanding of each place.
- A work that transcends the conventional guide to become an object of contemplation and visual delight.
- A perspective that connects the city's history with the subjective experience of the present.
Technical specifications
- Author: Jordà Fernàndez, Antoni
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Subject: PHOTOGRAPHY: COLLECTIONS, MUSEUM GUIDES, HISTORICAL PLACES, GALLERIES AND AR
- Collection: KHROMA
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: September 2004
- Number of pages: 120
- Weight: 393 g
Editorial review
A proposal that stands out for its intimate and visual approach, far removed from mass tourist routes. The collaboration between Antoni Jordà and José Carlos León offers a dialogue between word and image that is appealing to those seeking a deeper, more sensory understanding of Tarragona. The hardcover edition and its inclusion in the Khroma collection suggest a commitment to the quality of the book as an object. It is a highly recommended work for collectors of author photography and for those who wish to possess an original and reflective memento of the city.