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Grafica de les Rambles

The Signs of Barcelona

Louise Fili author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Princeton Architectural Press

Published:26th Sep '17

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From the labyrinthine paths and serene squares of the Gothic Quarter to the stunning art nouveau architecture of the Eixample, Barcelona is a place of irresistible charm. Throughout this beloved Catalan city by the sea, dazzling signage is everywhere: glowing mosaics and stained glass, intricately carved stonework and brilliantly gilded placards heralding the city’s eclectic mix ofcommerce, all documented with affection and a dash of obsession by celebrated graphic designer Louise Fili. Gràfica de les Rambles is Fili’s travelogue and photographic diary of the most striking and inventive signs for restaurants and hotels, farmàcias and pastisserias, the workshops of artisans, and grand department stores. This follow-up to Graphica della Strada: The Signs of Italy and Graphique de la Rue: The Signs of Paris is a love letter to Barcelona and a trove of inspiration forall those who admire the city of Gaudí.

"A striking book of photographs has been released that documents in detail the rich aesthetic beauty of signs from across the city of Barcelona." Lonely Planet

"The colourful spreads show everything from metal Art Deco signs and wrought iron to more delicate mosaics, stained glass and carved stone. Photographs of the painted, sculpted or forged signs evoke something of an archiving method, as Fili scrambles to capture these signs of old before they disappear for good." EyeMagazine.co.uk

ISBN: 9781616895617

Dimensions: 171mm x 233mm x 28mm

Weight: 990g

264 pages