Books of the month

A monthly selection of new titles from the publishers we represent.

The Genius of Gaudi

This book provides an exploration of the mathematics underlying the works of the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi i Cornet (1852-1926). Illustrated by over 300 graphics and photographs, the text describes the applications of geometry that are found in Gaudí’s buildings.

ISBN 9781470479220

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La Llingua Asturiana / The Asturian Language

In light of the possibility that the long-awaited official status of the Asturian language may be closer than anticipated, this volume stands as a tribute to all those who have contributed to this milestone and will undoubtedly soon witness the long-anticipated recognition of Asturian as an official language.

ISBN 9783631926093

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The Hypercontemporary Novel in Portugal

The first volume of critical essays on the contemporary Portuguese novel in English, this book theorizes the concept of the ‘hypercontemporary’ as a way of reading the novel after its postmodern period.

ISBN 9798765100356

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The Spatial Limits of Political Community

Through analysis of political events in Madrid, Spain, this book explores what the figure of the neighbour can tell us about the current political conjuncture and interrogates the possibilities it offers for imagining new, and more just, forms of political community.

ISBN 9781529243291

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The Haunted Cinema of Pedro Costa

The Haunted Cinema of Pedro Costa is the most complete treatment of his work, exploring Costa's feature films from Blood to Vitalina Varela, and from the documentaries to the short films, museum exhibitions, and the forthcoming Daughters of Fire.

ISBN 9780253073235

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