Publisher/La Fabrica

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"Sanfermines" is a collection of works by Spanish photographer Ramon Massatz (1931-). Ramon Massatz is known as a representative figure of postwar Spanish documentary photography. He began his career in the 1950s, and while attempting to combine photojournalism with artistry, he left behind works that focused on the landscapes and daily life of ordinary people in Spain, as well as religious events and festivals. His works are characterized by his sharp observational skills, poetic composition, and a calm gaze that is free of emotion, and are said to be the foundation of modern Spanish photography, combining visual realism and lyricism. This book is one of Massatz's masterpieces, based on the San Fermin Festival, held annually in Pamplona, Spain. Shot between 1955 and 1960, this work captures in detail the tension of young people challenging the running of the bulls, the enthusiasm of the crowds, and the silence of the back alleys. The more than 200 black-and-white photographs are not just a record of the festival, but a vivid hymn to humanity that captures the moment when the energy of the community and the emotions of the individual intersect. The book also includes a preface by Ernest Hemingway, making it a highly culturally valuable book where literature and photography intersect. The first edition was published in 1958, and this is the anniversary edition that was reprinted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its publication.