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The Book of Barcelona
A slighted wife escapes her wealthy family for the evening and stumbles into the city's red-light district... The head of security at Barcelona's container port searches for a figure that only he has seen sneak in... An elderly woman brings home a machine that will turn her body into atoms, so she can leave behind a city that is no longer recognisable... Historically, Barcelona is a city of resistance and independence; a focal point for Catalan identity, as well as the capital of Spanish republicanism. Nestled between the Mediterranean coast and mountains, this burgeoning city has also been home to some of the greatest names in modern art and architecture, and attracts visitors and migrants from all over the world. As a result, the city is a melting-pot of cultures, and the stories gathered here offer a miscellany of form and genre, fittingly reminiscent of one of Gaudi's mosaics. From the boy-giant outgrowing his cramped flat on the city's outskirts, to the love affair that begins in a launderette, we meet characters who are reclaiming the independence of their city by challenging common misconceptions and telling its myriad truths.
Barcelona
Focusing on the architectural foundations of this extraordinary city, Robert Hughes' account of Barcelona's growth in relation to the region of Catalunya also features political, economic and military drama.
Barcelona's Vocation of Modernity
Since the closing decades of the nineteenth century, Barcelona has striven to sustain an image of modernity that distinguishes itself within Spain. Barcelona's Vocation of Modernity traces the development of that image through texts that foreground key social and historical issues. It begins with Barcelona's "coming of age" in the 1888 Universal Exposition and focuses on the first major narrative work of modern Catalan literature, La febre d'or. Positing an inextricable link between literature and modernity, Resina establishes a literary framework for the evolution of the image of Barcelona's modernity through the 1980s, when the consciousness of modernity took on an ironic circularity. Because the city is an aggregation of knowledge, Resina draws from sociology, urban studies, sociolinguistics, history, psychoanalysis, and literary history to produce a complex account of Barcelona's self-reflection through culture. The last chapter offers a glimpse into the "post-historical" city, where temporality has been sacrificed to the spatialization associated with the seductions of the spectacle.
The 500 Hidden Secrets of Barcelona
An insider's guide to Barcelona's hidden gems and lesser-known spotsWritten by a true local, filled with independent advice, based on thorough research and the author's personal opinionsAn inspirational and practical guide to the city's most interesting places, buildings, restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, neighbourhoods, gardens and cafes, into 100 lists of 5 secrets.Photography by Tino van den BergA recently updated edition in Luster's successful and attractive series of city guidesWhere's the best place to go out on a Saturday night in Barcelona? What off-beat museums can be discovered after Sunday brunch (and where to have it)? Which locations offer the best viewpoints of the Catala...
Barcelona Travel Guide
The minute you set your foot in Barcelona, you can't help but notice its pulsating energy which is as contagious as it is alluring. It is the capital of Catalonia region of Spain and definitely lives up to its reputation of a cosmopolitan city. This beach city has a modern vivacious vibe to it but at the same time it has held its traditions tight and undiluted. After all, not every city's tradition boasts of legends like Picasso, Joan Miro and Gaudi!
FC Barcelona
This is the first critical, in-depth academic study of FC Barcelona, one of the world's great football clubs, exploring the historical, political, cultural and commercial dimensions of this global sporting institution.
Top 10 Barcelona
An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Barcelona, includes insider tips and ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists - all designed to help you see the very best of Barcelona. Wander the stately Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, stroll down thriving thoroughfare La Rambla, admire some of the world's finest Modernista architecture at the Sagrada Familia, or sample world-renowned cuisine and enjoy a buzzing nightlife. From Top 10 museums and galleries to the Top 10 most fascinating markets, discover the best of Barcelona with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Barcelona: - Nine easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Top 10 lists showcase the best Barcelona ...
Top 10 Barcelona
Your Guide to the 10 Best of Everything in Barcelona Discover the best of everything Barcelona has to offer with this essential, pocket-sized DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Barcelona. Top 10 lists showcase the best places to visit in the city, from the Gothic Cathedral and Gaudí's stunning La Pedrera to the best tapas in Barcelona. Nine easy-to-follow itineraries explore all the most interesting areas - from Roman Barri Gòtic to the lively seafront - while reviews of Barcelona's best restaurants, bars, hotels and shops will help you plan your perfect trip.
Theorizing the City
Anthropological perspective are not often represented in urban studies, even though many anthropologist have been contributing actively to theory and research on urban poverty, racism, globalization, and architecture. Theorizing the City corrects this omission. Following a brief history of urban anthropology, emphasizing developments in the field during the 1990s, this volume presents twelve ethnographies of major cities in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Five images of the city-the divided city, the contested city, the global city, the modernist city, and the postmodern city-serve as frameworks for the essays. Each section highlights current research trends such as poststructural studies of race, class and gender in the urban context; political economic studies of transnational culture; and studies of the symbolic meanings and social production of urban spaces.
