{"title":"Julian Rios","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eJulian Ríos\u003c\/em\u003e, a masterful Spanish author celebrated for his inventive and playful storytelling. Known for his deep, imaginative narratives and rich language, Ríos skilfully combines elements of history, philosophy, and art within his stories, offering readers a captivating literary experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eProcession of Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies his talent for exploring the complexities of human experience. This tale weaves together multiple narratives, each one adding a unique perspective to the overarching theme of memory and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRíos' books, predominantly categorised as General Fiction, invite readers into a world where reality and creativity interlace seamlessly. His distinct narrative style and profound thematic explorations make his works a truly enriching read for anyone who enjoys nuanced and thought-provoking literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Julian Ríos' collection and discover the vivid imagination and literary prowess that has earned him a special place in the world of contemporary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"procession-of-shadows-by-julian-rios-9781564786340","title":"Procession of Shadows","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late '60s, Julián Ríos began work on what would have been his very first novel, but fearing that it wouldn't pass the stringent Spanish censorship under Franco, decided not to submit the completed book to publishers. Soon distracted by what would be his magnum opus—the Larva series—the manuscript was set aside and forgotten, until the author found and dusted it off almost fifty years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuite unlike his later postmodernist work, the short and bitter \u003cem\u003eProcession of Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e is filled with stories of love, war, and vengeance, focusing on the tiny, remote village of Tamoga—a place where vendettas are passed down from generation to generation, and where violence has left its traces in every corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Winesberg, Ohio for the end times, \u003cem\u003eProcession of Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e shows us a very different side of the usually playful Ríos: dark, direct, and pitiless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714148913388,"sku":"9781564786340","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3169853482745.jpg?v=1754346481"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/julian-rios.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}