{"product_id":"9791399143409","title":"Sentimental Istanbul","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSentimental Istanbul\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSentimental Istanbul is a personal narrative that merges an intimate diary, a study of customs, and a travelogue. The author offers a unique look at three years of life in the city, exploring both its historical heritage and its vibrant daily scene. Through forty notes written with a lyrical cadence and flashes of humor, the reader will travel through itineraries, traditions, and anecdotes that reveal the most frequented and the most unusual corners on both sides of the Bosphorus, capturing the essence of a city marked by permanent contradiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work immerses us in the experience of living in Istanbul from the inside, beyond the tourist gaze. The author shares observations on street life, the spirituality that permeates the city, and the traditions that shape its character. The text is structured in short chapters that alternate between the hustle and bustle of the markets and the stillness of sacred places, drawing a sentimental geography that spans from the most iconic spots to the least traveled corners. The narrative is built with a lyrical and personal tone, where each note is a piece that contributes to forming a complex and contradictory portrait of Istanbul, a city torn between East and West, the secular and the devout, serenity and constant vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDaily life in Istanbul as a stage for cultural contradictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe historical and spiritual heritage of a city that bridges continents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntrospective travel and the personal gaze as a tool for urban exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe traditions, customs, and anecdotes that define the Istanbul identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality between the bustling public space and the intimacy of sacred places.\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 travelers looking for an experience deeper than a conventional guidebook, readers interested in travel literature with a lyrical and personal approach, and those who wish to know Istanbul from an intimate and reflective perspective. It will also be attractive to those who appreciate stories that combine cultural observation, history, and literary sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn authentic and personal vision of Istanbul, far from tourist clichés.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eForty notes that act as windows into the real life of the city.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLyrical prose that invites reflection and emotional connection with the place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA portrait of the contradictions that define Istanbul's unique character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover unusual corners and lesser-known traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: VARA DE REY, FERNANDO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: CONFLUENCIAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: TRAVEL LITERATURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CITIES AND MEN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: December 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 158\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSentimental Istanbul offers a literary proposal that transcends a mere travelogue to become an intimate exploration of a complex city. The combination of a refined style with everyday observations and historical references makes it a recommended read for those seeking to understand Istanbul from a human and sensitive perspective. Its short format, structured in notes, facilitates a slow and reflective reading, ideal for immersing oneself in the contrasts of an inexhaustible city.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CONFLUENCIAS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407119147355,"sku":"9791399143409","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979139914340.jpg?v=1781847235","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9791399143409","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}