Description: Magia en el valle, photographs by Paco Grau, text by Ximo Llorens, English translation by Jose Tormo Colomina Magia en el valle captures in photographs the annual festival celebrated each April in Alcoy, Spain. The Fiesta celebrates the day in 1276 when St. George miraculously appeared in the sky on his white horse, turning the tide of battle against the Moors who were attacking the town of Alcoy. The photographs show the participants in the re-enactment of the story, with hundreds of citizens dressed as Christian and Moor warriors, wizards, African slaves and St. George himself. The 105 photographs by famed photographer Paco Grau were presented in a traveling exhibition in 1992-93. Text in Spanish and English. 1992 Self-published (Alcoy); NF/VG+; solid hardcover, blue cloth with gilt titles, minor spot top edge, binding tight with slight slant, pages fresh, unmarked; bright dust jacket, light wear with small chip at tail, several small scuffs rear panel, in new protective mylar sleeve. SCARCE! Additional pictures of this item can be provided upon request. Please specify what aspects of the item you'd especially like to see. The Uncommon Book will combine shipping on your purchase of two or more books to save you money! International Buyers: Click on the tab above (just below the main picture) marked "Shipping and Payments" to find the cost of shipping to anywhere in the world! Be sure to add me to your favorites list!
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Format: Hardcover
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Subject: Art & Photography
Topic: Photography Subjects & Themes
Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain
Language: Spanish and English
Publication Year: 19920000
Book Title: Magia en el valle
Author: Paco Grau, Ximo Llorens
