Barcelona Llibres presents the new reprints of 'Barcelona desapareguda' [A Barcelona that’s disappeared]
Third reprint of the book Barcelona desapareguda I and second reprint of Barcelona desapareguda II by Jorge Álvarez, Enric Comas and Víctor Oliva Pascuet.
Barcelona City Council, through Barcelona Llibres, presents the third reprint of the book Barcelona desapareguda I, by Jorge Álvarez and Víctor Oliva Pascuet, as well as the second edition of the book Barcelona desapareguda II, by Jorge Álvarez, Enric Comas and Víctor Oliva Pascuet. Long-awaited reissues of these two books that have fascinated lovers of the history and photography of the city.
Barcelona desapareguda I, capturing life in white, black and colour
The book Barcelona desapareguda I is a unique collection of photograms that offers a multifaceted view of life in Barcelona. Giacomo Alessandro, an Italian architect, began this work out of his deep love for the city, capturing well-known and unlocatable places, spontaneous celebrations, events and tragedies. Alessandro dedicated his life to preserving the historical memory of the city, starting the project with the “Barcelona desapareguda” Facebook page, which ended up having more than 74,000 followers. With his vision to understand that the past is crucial to design the future of a city, Giacomo Alessandro left a collection of more than five hundred historical images that he collected at a frenetic pace after exchanging opinions, findings, concerns and doubts about Barcelona online.
Barcelona desapareguda II: continuing on Giacomo Alessandro’s legacy
The second edition of the book Barcelona desapareguda II is a continuation of the tribute begun after the death of the architect Giacomo Alessandro. This book which is managed by Jorge Álvarez, Enric Comas and Víctor Oliva and the work of the Barcelona City Council, has allowed the images, also collected from private and public archives, to serve as a basis for expanding the compilation that gives life to the 32 chapters of the book. In addition, this work incorporates elements of historical research, collaborating with experts such as Adrià Freijo to date some of the images and offer an enriching view of the city over time.
Two reprints that bear witness to the commitment of the readers of Barcelona Llibres to the preservation and dissemination of the city’s historical heritage.
