{"product_id":"made-in-ibiza-9781858947136","title":"Made in Ibiza","description":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"BasicParagraph\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eMade in Ibiza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e is both a visual treat\nand a fitting celebration of a dynamic creative scene that contributes so much\nto the vitality of this unique Mediterranean island.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"BasicParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eIt may be a top tourist destination, but – as this captivating new book\nshows – there is far more to Ibiza than nightclubs and beaches. The island has\nbeen at the center of Mediterranean life since the arrival of the Phoenicians\nalmost 3000 years ago. Over the centuries, other great civilizations left their\nmark on this strategic trading post, and in the 20th century hippies and bohemians\nfamously found in Ibiza a refuge from conformity. To the present day, the\nisland continues to attract artists and craftspeople from around the world. Together\nwith native Ibizans who embrace the traditions of their forebears, these\nforeign-born inhabitants form a vibrant creative community that plays a vital\nrole in maintaining the unique character of the ‘White Island’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"BasicParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"BasicParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThis book showcases the wealth of creative talent in Ibiza today. It shines\na bright Balearic light on some of the island’s most inspirational artists and makers,\non their products and services, and on their studios and homes. This is a place of\ngreat natural beauty, but – as Liam Aldous discusses in his introduction – there\nare inherent limitations to making things work. Geographic isolation, a lack of\nindustry, and a scarcity of materials are perennial difficulties. However, rather\nthan impeding creativity, such challenges fuel ingenuity. As Aldous says, ‘In\nIbiza, where life’s creative canvas often feels unfettered and fresh, creating\nart, architecture or artisanal goods can also be an opportunity.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"BasicParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"BasicParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThe main part of the book is arranged into chapters grouping similar\ntypes of products or areas of expertise. More than 35 enterprises are featured,\nranging from Blakstad Design, founded in 1967 and now Ibiza’s most prestigious architectural\npractice; Majoral, whose jewelry is sold in boutiques across Europe and the\nUnited States; to Ses Cabretes, a goat farm and cheese producer; and Ladio Ceramics,\ninspired by the island’s pottery tradition and the nature that surrounds Laura\nde Grinyo’s secluded studio. Specially commissioned photography by Ana Lui and\nSalva López captures the artisans at work, the materials, and the finished products,\nwhile concise descriptions are provided by Aldous, Maya Boyd, Clare Dowdy, and\nChris English. The book concludes with a series of insightful essays by Martin\nDavies on the island’s cultural history. Perfect for anyone enthralled by the beauty\nof Ibiza.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liam Aldous","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48284432990459,"sku":"9781858947136","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781858947136.jpg?v=1772487825","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/made-in-ibiza-9781858947136","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}