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Els fantasmes de Gaudí
Quan l'Antonia, una senzilla caixera de supermercat, salva un home gran de morir atropellat, desencadena una sèrie de terribles esdeveniments. En els principals edificis construïts per Antoni Gaudí apareixen uns cadàvers amb unes mutilacions esfereïdores. La policia es troba en un carreró sense sortida, i l'Antonia assegura una vegada i una altra que ha vist el fantasma d'en Gaudí.
Com en la realització d'un bon àpat, El Torres ha emprat les dosis perfectes d'intriga, terror, passió i bogeria en aquest trepidant thriller policíac. L'elegant dibuix d'en Jesús Alonso Iglesia aconsegueix engrandir l'obra, el resultat és una unió perfecta entre guionista i dibuixant. Segons les paraules de Javier Sierra (periodista, escriptor i autor del pròleg) "En Gaudí va quedar atrapat, a començaments del segle XX, en una visió del món que anava més enllà dels convencionalismes, i és exactament aquest esperit el que els autors del còmic han comprès i recuperat amb gran encert".
Com en la realització d'un bon àpat, El Torres ha emprat les dosis perfectes d'intriga, terror, passió i bogeria en aquest trepidant thriller policíac. L'elegant dibuix d'en Jesús Alonso Iglesia aconsegueix engrandir l'obra, el resultat és una unió perfecta entre guionista i dibuixant. Segons les paraules de Javier Sierra (periodista, escriptor i autor del pròleg) "En Gaudí va quedar atrapat, a començaments del segle XX, en una visió del món que anava més enllà dels convencionalismes, i és exactament aquest esperit el que els autors del còmic han comprès i recuperat amb gran encert".
124 pages, Hardcover
First published August 1, 2015
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155 books62 followersSeudónimo de Juan Antonio Torres García. es un editor y guionista de historietas.
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January 14, 2018
The Ghost of Gaudi is brilliantly conceptualized and written by its author, El Torres; and illustrator, Julius Alonzo Iglesias. I'm not into mystery/thrillers, but this graphic novel made me hooked into the story.
The illustrations that depicts the gruesome scenes to what happened to the victims, especially on Ignacio Pombo, will shock readers. I didn't expect those horrifying parts, but that's just one of the reasons that makes this astounding.
I commend both El Torres and Julius Alonzo Iglesias for coming up with this masterpiece. I highly recommend this to anyone who are fans of Antoni Gaudi, mystery/thriller genre, and to those who love reading graphic novels.
The illustrations that depicts the gruesome scenes to what happened to the victims, especially on Ignacio Pombo, will shock readers. I didn't expect those horrifying parts, but that's just one of the reasons that makes this astounding.
I commend both El Torres and Julius Alonzo Iglesias for coming up with this masterpiece. I highly recommend this to anyone who are fans of Antoni Gaudi, mystery/thriller genre, and to those who love reading graphic novels.
August 22, 2018
I think Barcelona is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and Gaudi’s architecture plays and important role, so I was more than excited to read this. The graphics was nice and I enjoyed it quite a lot, but the murder/mystery didn’t have anything special, and the twist/ending was predictable, sometimes giving the impression that the whole idea/plot was a pretext to draw Gaudi’s works.
P.S. I had a big surprise in July, when visiting El Capricho de Gaudi in Comillas, to find some posters with pages from this work, made me reconsider giving it 3★ instead if 2 ㋡
P.S. I had a big surprise in July, when visiting El Capricho de Gaudi in Comillas, to find some posters with pages from this work, made me reconsider giving it 3★ instead if 2 ㋡
April 6, 2022
Con guión de El Torres y dibujo de Jesús Alonso Iglesias.
El fantasma de Gaudí nos lleva a recorrer los principales monumentos de Gaudí pero como escenarios de asesinatos.
Creando la combinación arte & asesinatos qué tanto me gusta.
Tras salir de su trabajo de cajera, Antonia salva de morir atropellado a un anciano que se parece enormemente a Gaudí. Sin embargo, los testigos del suceso solo la han visto a ella. Lo que añade un fantasma a la historia.
El fantasma de Gaudí nos lleva a recorrer los principales monumentos de Gaudí pero como escenarios de asesinatos.
Creando la combinación arte & asesinatos qué tanto me gusta.
Tras salir de su trabajo de cajera, Antonia salva de morir atropellado a un anciano que se parece enormemente a Gaudí. Sin embargo, los testigos del suceso solo la han visto a ella. Lo que añade un fantasma a la historia.
December 20, 2017
When I saw the title of this book I was very excited. I'm a big fan of Gaudi's and comics. So I felt like this book was specifically written for me. Barcelona is one of the most magical cities in Europe solely because of him. His architecture is like portals to another dimension sporadically popping up throughout the city. I can't think of another example of an architect who put his stamp on a city the way Gaudi has. He died 90 years ago and he is still transforming the city. La Sagrada Familia isn't due to be finished for another 10 years or so. He's even influenced pop culture. The designs of Tatooine in the original Star Wars were heavily influenced by the rooftop of La Pedrera, not to mention Stormtrooper helmets.
Jesús Alonso Iglesias figure work was quite good. However I found his depictions of Gaudi's work to be sloppy and not nearly detailed enough. I felt that was supposed to be the true star of the book as they visited all of his most famous works throughout the city.
The murder mystery is a bit pedestrian. It feels like a Robert Langdon book that didn't quite make the cut. It sometimes feels almost like a framing sequence to showcase Gaudi's art.
As a little Easter egg, my profile pic is from Park Güell.
Received a review copy from Lion Forge and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Jesús Alonso Iglesias figure work was quite good. However I found his depictions of Gaudi's work to be sloppy and not nearly detailed enough. I felt that was supposed to be the true star of the book as they visited all of his most famous works throughout the city.
The murder mystery is a bit pedestrian. It feels like a Robert Langdon book that didn't quite make the cut. It sometimes feels almost like a framing sequence to showcase Gaudi's art.
As a little Easter egg, my profile pic is from Park Güell.
Received a review copy from Lion Forge and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
March 31, 2019
⭐️3.5⭐️
Me ha gustado bastante éste cómic. Lo he disfrutado y me ha mantenido enganchada de principio a fin. Si bien me parece algo predecible, aún así he podido apreciar la historia.
Me ha gustado bastante éste cómic. Lo he disfrutado y me ha mantenido enganchada de principio a fin. Si bien me parece algo predecible, aún así he podido apreciar la historia.
November 9, 2017
Wonderful graphic novel, a mystery revolving around Gaudì and his works in Barcelona. The drawings are really beautiful, remind me of "Asterix" style. Maybe the style is just slightly too "soft" and "cartoonish" for the dark subject presented.
September 10, 2017
The art of the buildings that Gaudi designed in this book are amazing, but it was about halfway through reading this that I began to wonder if these weird buildings really existed, as well as Gaudi.
Gaudi was an architect at the turn of the last century, and designed some weird and wonderful buildings, that are apparently tourist attractions to this day, because they look like nothing else out there.
Once I realized the buildings, and the man, were real, I understood what a great job El Torres had done in depicting the different scenes. Wonderful amazing.
The art sells me more on this, than the story, which was almost a Scoopy Doo type mystery. You know, where the kids pull the mask off the guy and find out who is really doing all the bad things in the story. The story is self is a bit of a three star, but the artwork, and attention to detail of the buildings, is what pushes it up to a four star.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
Gaudi was an architect at the turn of the last century, and designed some weird and wonderful buildings, that are apparently tourist attractions to this day, because they look like nothing else out there.
Once I realized the buildings, and the man, were real, I understood what a great job El Torres had done in depicting the different scenes. Wonderful amazing.
The art sells me more on this, than the story, which was almost a Scoopy Doo type mystery. You know, where the kids pull the mask off the guy and find out who is really doing all the bad things in the story. The story is self is a bit of a three star, but the artwork, and attention to detail of the buildings, is what pushes it up to a four star.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
October 21, 2017
Awesome artwork.
But the plot is just like many other serial killer stuff already published.
Only this time, Gaudi's work is the object of obsession.
The major twist was predictable and thank God the writer didn't slap on any cliffhanger shocker right at the end.
But the plot is just like many other serial killer stuff already published.
Only this time, Gaudi's work is the object of obsession.
The major twist was predictable and thank God the writer didn't slap on any cliffhanger shocker right at the end.
October 8, 2018
Os desenhos deste livro são fantásticos, ainda que façam lembrar um pouco os livros de BD de super-heróis americanos (dos quais não sou especialmente fã), talvez por se notar que a coloração seja digital...
Não achei a história muito surpreendente, e a revelação do assassino tornou-se um pouco anti-climática. Em todo o caso, não consigo dar uma nota inferior a esta, porque gostei do livro no seu conjunto.
Uma história policial para quem goste do género!
Não achei a história muito surpreendente, e a revelação do assassino tornou-se um pouco anti-climática. Em todo o caso, não consigo dar uma nota inferior a esta, porque gostei do livro no seu conjunto.
Uma história policial para quem goste do género!
March 6, 2019
Percebe-se logo nas primeiras vinhetas que a história de caça a um assassino em série é uma mera desculpa para o verdadeiro propósito dos autores: mostrar-nos, num traço colorido e elogioso, o impacto da arquitetura de Gaudi na cidade de Barcelona. Os autores são claramente apaixonados pelo trabalho do arquiteto catalão, isso nota-se na forma como a sua obra é retratada ao longo do livro. E, pelo meio, uma história de policial procedimental pura, com a caça a um assassino que mata, com requintes ocultistas, aqueles que considera estarem a desonrar a herança de Gaudi. O fantasma do arquiteto surge neste livro em duas vertentes, como um elemento narrativo da história policial, mas essencialmente como a força benévola que nos legou uma iconografia arquitetónica única. Por divertida que seja a história, é este lado de homenagem a uma figura da história da arte global o que subsiste quando viramos a última página e terminamos a leitura.
November 8, 2019
En este cómic El Torres nos cuenta una historia tipo thriller con una investigación de unos asesinatos que tienen como escenario distintos edificios de Gaudí, esto sirve como excusa para acercarse a la figura del famoso arquitecto y mostrar parte del legado que dejó.
La historia es interesante aunque creo que se podría haber sacado mucho más jugo al tema, los personajes están bien perfilados y tienen personalidad, pero igualmente dan la impresión de poder dar mucho más de sí, el final no es del todo satisfactorio... en general el cómic sabe a poco en todos los aspectos excepto en el dibujo, que es excelente.
Como lectura independiente está bien, te hace pasar un buen rato y tiene su punto didáctico
La historia es interesante aunque creo que se podría haber sacado mucho más jugo al tema, los personajes están bien perfilados y tienen personalidad, pero igualmente dan la impresión de poder dar mucho más de sí, el final no es del todo satisfactorio... en general el cómic sabe a poco en todos los aspectos excepto en el dibujo, que es excelente.
Como lectura independiente está bien, te hace pasar un buen rato y tiene su punto didáctico
September 19, 2019
Corpos dilacerados começam a aparecer nas belas obras de Gaudí. A colorida cidade de Barcelona começa a ficar manchada de sangue e os turistas estão proibidos de entrar nos espaços desenhados por Gaudí. Os crimes parecem estar ligados ao grande artista. Mas como? E quem os cometeu? Qual a razão? Há um fantasma de Gaudí à procura de vingança? Um misterioso thriller que envolve história, arte, cultura, teorias e crimes, para apreciar até ao final.
December 4, 2017
From the publisher:
Someone is committing barbarous murders throughout Barcelona, focusing on locations designed by renowned visionary architect Antoni Gaudi. The police have no clues, but a young woman is thrust into the investigation by a man resembling the late Gaudi himself, led to the scenes of the crimes before they even occur… could be a precognizant ghost?
My thoughts:
Yes, this is a murder mystery and it is fascinating to use the graphic novel for this type of story. The art, by Jesus Alonso Iglesias is hauntingly beautiful. Yes, the murderer is positioning the dead bodies in different Gaudi buildings, but that is what is hauntingly beautiful. It does all the things that good graphic novel art does. It tells the story, it supports the story through tone and eye movement. It creates a complete package.
In addition, this graphic novel is un American. I don't quite know what I mean by that, except that this book by El Torres, a Spanish comic, and another recent read by the Italian cartoonist Zerocalcare (Kobane Calling) are different in the way they approach story meshed with art. There seems to be a different lens to this storytelling that I can only describe as not typical of American works or even Japanese works. I like that about this book.
Finally, what this book did was introduce me to Antoni Gaudi, a Catalan architect, THE modernist Catalan architect whose building defy structure and embrace nature's organic flow. Barcelona is moving up to my number one must see place on my bucket list because even seeing his buildings on the internet make me ache as if I am missing out on something and I am at a loss because of my inability to truly SEE.
Someone is committing barbarous murders throughout Barcelona, focusing on locations designed by renowned visionary architect Antoni Gaudi. The police have no clues, but a young woman is thrust into the investigation by a man resembling the late Gaudi himself, led to the scenes of the crimes before they even occur… could be a precognizant ghost?
My thoughts:
Yes, this is a murder mystery and it is fascinating to use the graphic novel for this type of story. The art, by Jesus Alonso Iglesias is hauntingly beautiful. Yes, the murderer is positioning the dead bodies in different Gaudi buildings, but that is what is hauntingly beautiful. It does all the things that good graphic novel art does. It tells the story, it supports the story through tone and eye movement. It creates a complete package.
In addition, this graphic novel is un American. I don't quite know what I mean by that, except that this book by El Torres, a Spanish comic, and another recent read by the Italian cartoonist Zerocalcare (Kobane Calling) are different in the way they approach story meshed with art. There seems to be a different lens to this storytelling that I can only describe as not typical of American works or even Japanese works. I like that about this book.
Finally, what this book did was introduce me to Antoni Gaudi, a Catalan architect, THE modernist Catalan architect whose building defy structure and embrace nature's organic flow. Barcelona is moving up to my number one must see place on my bucket list because even seeing his buildings on the internet make me ache as if I am missing out on something and I am at a loss because of my inability to truly SEE.
May 19, 2024
La història no m'ha semblat gaire interessant, però els gràfics li donen gran bellesa. Pels amants de l'estètica de Gaudí.
June 13, 2022
Ciekawy kryminał w komiksowym wydaniu. I to ze sztuką i Barceloną na pierwszym planie!
August 21, 2019
A very nice effort, to be Dan Brown-ish, but fails miserably in its climax. Otherwise, it would be one of the best modern European comics I've read.
Though, excellent artwork.
Though, excellent artwork.
January 11, 2018
2/52 books read in 2018.
Provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
actual rating: 4,5 stars (the artwork/subject made me round up)
I have loved Gaudí's work since I was a little girl. Every time I see one of his buildings, I feel the same excitement. Like I can find my own creativity as well as new inspirations inside his art. His connection to nature and interpretation of nature especially enchant me. So when I found this book on NetGalley I knew I had to read it & it did not disappoint.
The artwork is great! It reminds me of comics I used to read as a kid, but it still manages to portray Gaudí's art & the effect it has very well.
I liked the story. Who doesn't like a good murder mystery? From half way through I couldn't put the book down and I wanted to keep reading.
I also really liked that there were some Gaudí facts included, so you could learn about the artist as well.
Definitely recommend! :)
Provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
actual rating: 4,5 stars (the artwork/subject made me round up)
I have loved Gaudí's work since I was a little girl. Every time I see one of his buildings, I feel the same excitement. Like I can find my own creativity as well as new inspirations inside his art. His connection to nature and interpretation of nature especially enchant me. So when I found this book on NetGalley I knew I had to read it & it did not disappoint.
The artwork is great! It reminds me of comics I used to read as a kid, but it still manages to portray Gaudí's art & the effect it has very well.
I liked the story. Who doesn't like a good murder mystery? From half way through I couldn't put the book down and I wanted to keep reading.
I also really liked that there were some Gaudí facts included, so you could learn about the artist as well.
Definitely recommend! :)
October 24, 2017
This was another "read now" graphic novel, courtesy of Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
The title is what intrigued me. I didn't know who Gaudi was before this but I was interested about what this story could give.
Straight away I noticed that the colours of the illustrations are so vivid and eye catching, which made it a nice experience!
The story itself was interesting, but I found that there were some words I wasn't really understanding.
I think I'd appreciate this if I had more an interest in Gaudi's work. It was facinating and thrilling but it lacked the overall interest for me. I was impressed to see all the effort and hard work they put into the story, so if you do have an interest in Gaudi, please check this out.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy!
Gén
The title is what intrigued me. I didn't know who Gaudi was before this but I was interested about what this story could give.
Straight away I noticed that the colours of the illustrations are so vivid and eye catching, which made it a nice experience!
The story itself was interesting, but I found that there were some words I wasn't really understanding.
I think I'd appreciate this if I had more an interest in Gaudi's work. It was facinating and thrilling but it lacked the overall interest for me. I was impressed to see all the effort and hard work they put into the story, so if you do have an interest in Gaudi, please check this out.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy!
Gén
October 17, 2019
Una serie de brutales asesinatos se están cometiendo en Barcelona, y el nexo de unión de todos ellos es Gaudí. Un policía de excedencia y una cajera de supermercado protagonizan esta novela gráfica nominada a los Eisner y los Harvey, ganadora del premio a mejor obra nacional en el Salón del cómic de Barcelona en 2016, con guión de El Torres y dibujo de Jesús Alonso Iglesias. Buen guión, aunque creo con un desenlace un poco abrupto, habría preferido unas cuantas páginas más para saborearlo mejor 🙂 Y como siempre que leo algo ambientado en Barcelona, he disfrutado como una enana reconociendo edificios, vehículos y uniformes 😍 Muy fan del arte del dibujante 🙂
November 15, 2017
Who doesn't love a classic murder mystery in graphic novel form?!? A crazed psychopath is leaving mutilated bodies at architect Antoni Gaudi's most famous sites. What does Gaudi's ghost have to do with it? This graphic novel by El Torres and Jesus Alonso is definitely worth a look.
(A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher.)
November 1, 2017
2.5 Stars
Full review to come!
Full review to come!
October 29, 2020
So good! And if you've been to Barcelona and have visited Gaudí's buildings, you'll enjoy the book even more!
April 4, 2023
Bastante chulo y entretenido
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May 5, 2023Considerei o enredo d´"O Fantasma de Gaudí" um enredo simples, mas que entretém.
Gostei das ilustrações. Das linhas e cores escolhidas.
Em geral, foi uma leitura agradável.
Abril 2023
Gostei das ilustrações. Das linhas e cores escolhidas.
Em geral, foi uma leitura agradável.
Abril 2023
October 7, 2017
Very graphic murders are depicted in this graphic novel about a serial killer hunting down people he believes have done something to besmirch Gaudí's legacy.
April 7, 2025
És una novel·la gràfica amb una trama trepidant. M'ha agradat molt. No només per les referències a l'obra de Gaudí, també per la trama, com deia, i les referències a altres obres. Poso dos exemples. Montull és Scar, el germà de Mufasa a El rei lleó. La darrera escena és una picada d'ull a la darrera escena de la primera peli de Batman de Tim Burton. Paga la pena llegir-la.
July 27, 2020
5 stars for the art; 3 stars for the story.
April 4, 2017
A ver cómo empiezo sin que se me vaya la olla... ¡HA SIDO UN CÓMIC REALMENTE INCREÍBLE! ¡¡SE LO RECOMIENDO A TODO EL MUNDO!! ¡¡COMPRADLO YA SO DEMENTES!! Buena ya, ok.
La trama es trepidante y te engancha desde la primera a la última página. Una cajera del Mercadona (no lo dice, pero por el uniforme es evidente) llamada Toñi salva de ser atropellado... A GAUDÍ. De ahí en adelante se desencadenan una serie de asesinatos en los monumentos que este genio (al que amo con todo mi ser hasta explotar) hizo y la policía por un lado y la propia Toñi por otro van investigando cada cual a su manera para dar con el asesino. Del asesino solo voy a decir (porque no lo considero spoiler) que va matando a gente que de una forma u otra ha dañado la obra de Gaudí.
Total que además de la trama, las ilustraciones a todo color son la host... la bomba. O sea realmente me quito el sombrero. El dibujante tiene un autentico talento para plasmar en el cómic los edificios de Gaudí y sus interiores, lo cual no es fácil. No he tenido la oportunidad de visitar todos los monumentos que salen en el cómic pero los he visto en fotografías y están muy logrados tanto en dibujo como en color, parecía como si realmente estuviera allí.
Para terminar, quiero felicitar tanto al escritor como al dibujante. Al primero por crear una historia tan perfecta y magnífica que, dejando a un lado la trama intrigante, viene a protestar por la desvalorización que se hace de los monumentos. Critica acerca de ese ego humano para creernos con autoridad de cambiar/modificar/destruir parte de la obra de un creador como nunca jamás lo ha habido y esa ignorancia o indolencia de ir a visitar los edificios de Gaudí solamente para tener la foto, sin molestarnos ni siquiera en contemplarla con los ojos del alma y en escuchar lo que la propia obra nos dice y nos transmite... independientemente de que sepamos de arte o no. Al dibujante lo quiero felicitar porque ha sabido, mediante el dibujo y el color, plasmar el alma de los monumentos, el alma de Gaudí en cada una de las páginas del cómic.
Sin duda una de las mejores obras que he leído y disfrutado, quien tenga un mínimo de sensibilidad artística y/o apertura de mente y alma, debe leer este cómic.
La trama es trepidante y te engancha desde la primera a la última página. Una cajera del Mercadona (no lo dice, pero por el uniforme es evidente) llamada Toñi salva de ser atropellado... A GAUDÍ. De ahí en adelante se desencadenan una serie de asesinatos en los monumentos que este genio (al que amo con todo mi ser hasta explotar) hizo y la policía por un lado y la propia Toñi por otro van investigando cada cual a su manera para dar con el asesino. Del asesino solo voy a decir (porque no lo considero spoiler) que va matando a gente que de una forma u otra ha dañado la obra de Gaudí.
Total que además de la trama, las ilustraciones a todo color son la host... la bomba. O sea realmente me quito el sombrero. El dibujante tiene un autentico talento para plasmar en el cómic los edificios de Gaudí y sus interiores, lo cual no es fácil. No he tenido la oportunidad de visitar todos los monumentos que salen en el cómic pero los he visto en fotografías y están muy logrados tanto en dibujo como en color, parecía como si realmente estuviera allí.
Para terminar, quiero felicitar tanto al escritor como al dibujante. Al primero por crear una historia tan perfecta y magnífica que, dejando a un lado la trama intrigante, viene a protestar por la desvalorización que se hace de los monumentos. Critica acerca de ese ego humano para creernos con autoridad de cambiar/modificar/destruir parte de la obra de un creador como nunca jamás lo ha habido y esa ignorancia o indolencia de ir a visitar los edificios de Gaudí solamente para tener la foto, sin molestarnos ni siquiera en contemplarla con los ojos del alma y en escuchar lo que la propia obra nos dice y nos transmite... independientemente de que sepamos de arte o no. Al dibujante lo quiero felicitar porque ha sabido, mediante el dibujo y el color, plasmar el alma de los monumentos, el alma de Gaudí en cada una de las páginas del cómic.
Sin duda una de las mejores obras que he leído y disfrutado, quien tenga un mínimo de sensibilidad artística y/o apertura de mente y alma, debe leer este cómic.
May 28, 2022
I received this book from to NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for honest review.
The Ghost of Gaudi was my first exposure to Gaudi's work and it has since embedded itself in my mind. So distinct. Such a fascinating story. I recently learned that his Sagrada Família will be complete (initially estimated for 2026, delayed by COVID-19) and I want to plan a Barcelona trip for it.
All because of this graphic novel.
The Ghost of Gaudi was my first exposure to Gaudi's work and it has since embedded itself in my mind. So distinct. Such a fascinating story. I recently learned that his Sagrada Família will be complete (initially estimated for 2026, delayed by COVID-19) and I want to plan a Barcelona trip for it.
All because of this graphic novel.
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