A literary journey with Molto

The book, Barcelona: títol provisional: un viatge literari per la ciutat (Barcelona, provisional title: a literary journey in the city) edited by Andreu Gomila and Diego Piccininno offers the possibility of rediscovering Barcelona through the books that use the city as a main character. The book is a perfect excuse to enjoy Barcelona’s most iconic locations and neighbourhoods.

It includes a profile of eight authors who have left an imprint on the city: Mercè Rodoreda, Jaume Cabré, Manuel Vázquez Montalbán, Roberto Bolaño, Juan Marsé, Quim Monzó, Montserrat Roig, and Maria Mercè Marçal. Argentinian art director Diego Piccininno was also in charge of book design, and for that he has chosen Xavier Dupré’s type family Molto.

Molto’s strong presence is a perfect balance against illustrations, maps, and textual explorations. It is used in headlines, as individual characters, and for text. Like Barcelona, Molto’s charisma and power insists on being seen, on being a main player — maybe the player — within your view.