Gaudí, Architect of La Sagrada Família - A short biography. By Josep Maria Tarragona

Book new. ISBN 9788409089703

As President of the Construction Board of La Sagrada Família Foundation, I can ensure that this book by Josep Maria Tarragona about the life and work of Antoni Gaudí is the best of the 2.647 books already published on the subject, and of what we have in the library of La Sagrada Família.

I say it is the best of all because Josep Maria Tarragona tell us through 380 pages an integral and highly accurate biography of Antoni Gaudí, that had not been told before. —Joan Jordi Bergós, Pres. of the Construction Board of La Sagrada Família

I highly recommend this book to any reader wanting to deepen their knowledge of Gaudí. I have to congratulate my classmate who jumped from sciences to writing, for the benefit of everybody. —Sergio Vila-Sanjuán, Barcelona, novelist Nadal prize winner and journalist

This book is a detailed account of the context and the great events of the architect’s existence. (...) But it is the knowledge and previously unpublished references that Josep M. Tarragona has about Gaudí that make this book stand out. (....) As a whole, this volume will be of interest to those that are enthusiastic of Gaudí's figure and those who do not participate in the fabrication of the myth of Gaudí. —Daniel Giralt-Miracle, La Vanguardia

The definitive biography, which reveals fascinating unknown aspects and details, with a pleasant, brilliant and accessible literary style. —Joan Aicart, Associació d’Amics de Gaudí (Gaudí's Friends Association)

Tarragona knows everything about Gaudí's life. Years of research have culminated in Gaudí, the architect of la Sagrada Família, which gives an accurate account of his vital and creative journey. —Maria Palau, El Punt Avui

It is an agile and easy book to read. We recommend this book for any reader. —Ignasi Miranda, COPE radio

This biography is to be appreciated. It is a perfect mix of synthesis and of precision, the fruit of many years of study, research and verified knowledge. —Marià Marín, The Gaudí Research Institute, Gaudí Chair, University of Barcelona

Throughout this excellent biography, the author shows that Anton Gaudí is, surely, the best-known and most popular architect of contemporary times. —Valentí Serra de Manresa, Temes d’Avui

The definitive book on Gaudí. Tarragona offers us infinite dimensions of Gaudí’s genius: roots and family, formation, spirituality and work. To read this book is to know, to understand and to love Gaudí. —Jaime Rodrigo de Larrucea, Royal European Academy of Doctors

This book is a great fountain of information on what was the most important thing in his life: his art. Thanks to Josep Maria for giving me the opportunity to have a glimpse of the artist Antoni Gaudí, through this enlightened lecture. —Raimond Maragall i Marfà, Barcelona

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