the story of elrow does not start with DJs, it begins with a couple putting on variety shows in the 19th century. with cafés, theaters, dance halls, and even a cinema. with children sleeping in dressing rooms. with grandparents filling theaters without the internet or advertisements.
This is the first time we are sharing that story. A true story about entertainment and music. That's why Juan Arnau started working on this comic several years ago.
We wanted something that could be read with a smile, that would evoke emotions without giving lessons. A true story, told with love and memory, as if we were narrating it in the kitchen at home.
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For Okuda, this cover is not just an illustration, but a personal reinterpretation of all the members of the Arnau family.
It is a celebration of everything we have lived and all that is yet to come.
An image that captures all we wanted to convey: that this story, although it comes from afar, is more alive than ever.
It is a celebration of everything we have lived and all that is yet to come.
An image that captures all we wanted to convey: that this story, although it comes from afar, is more alive than ever.
It is a celebration of everything we have lived and all that is yet to come.
An image that captures all we wanted to convey: that this story, although it comes from afar, is more alive than ever.
"Every dance space tells a unique story of resistance and transformation."
co-founder of Sonar
foreword author of elrow origins
In this book, guided by the Arnau family and their specific ghosts, we will take a journey through those relational spaces, from village taverns to desert raves, passing through nightclubs (especially nightclubs!), cinemas, theaters, cabarets, dances with orchestras, and festivals.
This is a fascinating and dizzying journey through more than one hundred and fifty years of club culture, where music is the vital heartbeat of a vibrant and fun society.
It is a celebration of everything we have lived and all that is yet to come.
An image that captures all we wanted to convey: that this story, although it comes from afar, is more alive than ever.
Despite what one might think, fun is a very serious matter. The need to have fun and to dance is inherent to human nature. And dance, present in the history of humanity since the dawn of time, has been the shining engine that has guided the saga of the Arnau family since José Satorres "Josepet" decided to open a café in Fraga in 1870.
No story as inspiring, simple, and humble as that of the Arnau family can better synthesize the spirit of the club culture, the real one, the one that is capable of drawing happiness on people's faces.
thanks:
despite what one might think, fun is a very serious matter. the need to have fun and to dance is inherent to human nature. and dance, present in the history of humanity since the dawn of time, has been the brilliant engine that has guided the arnau saga since in 1870 josé satorres "josepet" decided to open a café in fraga.
no story as inspiring, simple, and humble as that of the arnau can better synthesize the spirit of club culture, the real one, the one that is capable of drawing happiness on people's faces.
thanks:
despite what one might think, fun is a very serious matter. the need to have fun and to dance is inherent to human nature. and dance, present in the history of humanity since the dawn of time, has been the brilliant engine that has guided the arnau saga since in 1870 josé satorres "josepet" decided to open a café in fraga.
no story as inspiring, simple, and humble as that of the arnau can better synthesize the spirit of club culture, the real one, the one that is capable of drawing happiness on people's faces.
