Pormishuevismo: real cases of waste and speculation, from Benidorm to Calatrava. You will learn and be outraged in equal measure.
Discover the story of urban development windfalls in Spain as you have never been told before with the definitive book on Pormishuevismo. Guided by Erik Harley, expert in urban studies and contributor to El Intermedio, this book offers a critical and biting journey through the most notorious cases of waste and speculation in our country.
What is Pormishuevismo?
Created by Erik Harley himself in 2019, Pormishuevismo is a fictional constructive movement that serves as a tool to denounce speculative, corrupt, and gentrifying projects. The name, as excessive and testosterone-fueled as the stories it tells, reflects the obscenity of the "because I’m worth it" architecture that has shaped part of the Spanish landscape.
In this book you will find
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A detailed analysis of the country’s most notorious cases of waste, blending rigor, critique, and plenty of humour.
- The perfect combination of "speculation and gossip" to understand the intricacies of the property bubble and its consequences.
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A review of iconic figures and places such as Benidorm, Marina d’Or, the works of Calatrava, the era of Jesús Gil, the Torres Colón, and the failed Balenciaga museum, among others.
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A unique perspective that will make you laugh and be outraged in equal parts while you learn about Spain’s recent history.
About the author
Erik Harley ( @preferiria.periferia ) is a renowned expert in urban studies who has brought architectural analysis to a wide audience through his media and social network appearances, notably his participation in the programme El Intermedio.
