To The Bullfight Again
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: revised and enlarged ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
In the sun-drenched arenas of Spain, where the roar of the crowd mingles with the thunder of hooves, To the Bullfight Again by John Marks chronicles an irresistible return to one of the world's most passionate and controversial spectacles. Marks presents the world of the corrida with the eyes of a devoted aficionado, guiding readers through the rituals, the drama, and the raw, primal tension that unfolds between man and bull — a world so captivating it earned the highest endorsement from Ernest Hemingway himself, who declared it the best book on the subject — after mine. Marks writes with the authority of deep personal experience and a genuine love for Spanish culture, illuminating the artistry of the matador and the rich traditions that surround the bullfight in a way that is both reverential and critically astute. His prose balances vivid, evocative scene-setting with thoughtful cultural commentary, making this an essential companion for anyone drawn to the passionate heart of Spain. Whether you approach the corrida as a seasoned devotee or a curious newcomer, this remarkable work will leave you wondering — could one visit to the arena ever truly be enough?
Author: John Marks
Format: Hardback
Genre: Travel & exploration
Edition: revised and enlarged ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
In the sun-drenched arenas of Spain, where the roar of the crowd mingles with the thunder of hooves, To the Bullfight Again by John Marks chronicles an irresistible return to one of the world's most passionate and controversial spectacles. Marks presents the world of the corrida with the eyes of a devoted aficionado, guiding readers through the rituals, the drama, and the raw, primal tension that unfolds between man and bull — a world so captivating it earned the highest endorsement from Ernest Hemingway himself, who declared it the best book on the subject — after mine. Marks writes with the authority of deep personal experience and a genuine love for Spanish culture, illuminating the artistry of the matador and the rich traditions that surround the bullfight in a way that is both reverential and critically astute. His prose balances vivid, evocative scene-setting with thoughtful cultural commentary, making this an essential companion for anyone drawn to the passionate heart of Spain. Whether you approach the corrida as a seasoned devotee or a curious newcomer, this remarkable work will leave you wondering — could one visit to the arena ever truly be enough?