Adamastor, Nomen Gigantis – popular sculpture by José de Guimarães | Book by Vasco Graça Moura 1999/2000 (book)

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Adamastor, Nomen Gigantis: On a Popular Sculpture by José de Guimarães.
Illustrated book with an essay by Vasco Graça Moura (1942–2014) on José de Guimarães’s famous sculpture inspired by the Adamastor of ‘Lusiades de Camões’.

– Accompanied by drawings/sketches and color photographs of the artist’s works.
– Publisher: Edições Afrontamento, Porto, 1999/2000 (Álbuns collection).
– Format: Paperback, large format (approx. 27.3 × 31.7 cm),
– Approximately 72–80 pages.
– Language: Portuguese.
– Condition: Very good condition – clean pages, no annotations, cover intact (minor signs of wear possible due to storage).

Vasco Graça Moura – A major figure in contemporary Portuguese culture, considered one of the greatest living Portuguese poets. Winner of the Pessoa Prize (1995), the PEN Club Poetry Prize (1997), the APE Grand Prize for Poetry (1997), the APE/IPLB Grand Prize for Fiction (2004), the Vergílio Ferreira Prize (2007), and the Max Jacob Prize for Foreign Poetry (2007).

A poet, novelist, essayist, and translator, he served as Secretary of State, head of the National Printing Office (Imprensa Nacional), and as a Member of the European Parliament in 1999. Perfect for collectors of Portuguese art, illustrated books, works on José de Guimarães (renowned sculptor and painter), or the works of Vasco Graça Moura.

A rare and sought-after book for enthusiasts of Lusophone culture and the myth of Adamastor. Questions ? Contact us!

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