Description
MALAGA
Book Summary
An illustrated love letter to the city of Malaga, where history, poetry, and art merge with the Mediterranean. Journalist Rafael Porras and architect Salvador Moreno Peralta offer an intimate and revealing look at a capital that, often underestimated by its own inhabitants, is an Eden for those who view it from the outside. This book invites the reader to rediscover Malaga through precise words and delicate strokes, unveiling its unique essence and universal legacy.
What is it about?
The work explores the paradox of a city that, despite its historical and cultural wealth, has often forgotten to look at itself. Through the prose of Rafael Porras, the character of Malaga is unfolded as an eternally sought-after personal nirvana, a place where history flowed more abundantly than anywhere else, poetry found its best verses, and an artist who revolutionized universal art was born. Complementing this narrative, the illustrations by Salvador Moreno Peralta portray the city with the same delicacy with which one paints a loved one, offering an architectural and emotional vision of its most iconic corners.
Main themes
- Identity and self-perception of a historic city.
- The artistic and cultural legacy of Malaga, with special attention to the figure of Picasso.
- The relationship between the urban landscape, architecture, and the Mediterranean Sea.
- Poetry and literature as an expression of the soul of a place.
- The traveler's gaze versus the inhabitant's daily perspective.
Who is it recommended for?
For lovers of Malaga, both residents and visitors who wish to delve into its essence. Also for readers interested in travel literature, urban chronicles, and high-quality illustrated books, as well as those seeking a personal and sensitive perspective on the heritage and identity of an Andalusian city.
What this book offers
- An intimate and literary vision of Malaga, far removed from conventional tourist guides.
- Original illustrations by a prestigious architect that capture the architectural and emotional beauty of the city.
- A reflection on the paradox of a city that is more valued by outsiders than by its own citizens.
- A journey through the history, art, and poetry that have shaped Malaga's identity.
- A meticulously crafted editorial object, part of the "Colección Máxima," ideal for collectors and gifts.
Technical specifications
- Author: Moreno Peralta, Salvador; Porras, Rafael
- Publisher: Tinta Blanca
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Malaga Local History, Travel Literature
- Collection: Colección Máxima
- Publication date: December 2025
- Number of pages: 240
- Weight: 450 g
Editorial review
A book that successfully combines literary sensitivity and an architectural gaze to offer a multifaceted portrait of Malaga. The collaboration between Rafael Porras and Salvador Moreno Peralta enriches the work, providing textual depth and visual beauty. Recommended for those who desire a reflective and aesthetic approach to the capital of the Costa del Sol, beyond the clichés.