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Four Major Plays (Oxford World's Classics)Four Major Plays (Oxford World's Classics) by Federico García Lorca
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It's hard to choose between Lorca's poetry and plays, but just to be different I'll go with the plays. This is the only edition available of his last four plays - I'd love to see them in performance
Lorca's Granada: A Practical GuideLorca's Granada: A Practical Guide by Ian Gibson
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Took this to Granada with me - really great way of exploring the city and if you love Lorca this is a must have.
Y Tu Mama Tambien [2001]Y Tu Mama Tambien [2001]
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A teen road movie with a difference - it's good! Infused with beauty and sadness this film is touching and prevocative. Gael García Bernal is excellent.
City Of God (Cidade De Deus) [2003]City Of God (Cidade De Deus) [2003]
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Oh my god this film is good. Really good. Disturbing and at times physically difficult to watch yet still incredibly beautiful - this in my eyes is a masterpice of cinematography.
One Hundred Years of Solitude (Penguin Modern Classics)One Hundred Years of Solitude (Penguin Modern Classics) by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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100 Years started it all off for me, my love for Spanish writing and my love for magic realism. It's a must!
Eleven MinutesEleven Minutes by Paulo Coelho
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Beautiful writing that at times poses an uncomfortable read. Eleven Minutes is a love story which looks into the world of prostitution. Bit erotic too!
One Hundred Love Sonnets: Cien Sonetos De Amor (Texas Pan American Series)One Hundred Love Sonnets: Cien Sonetos De Amor (Texas Pan American Series) by Pablo Neruda
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Neruda is one of those poets that really really gets to me. Read it in Spanish if you can (this book offers both English and Spanish versions of each poem).
Shameful Life of Salvador DaliShameful Life of Salvador Dali by I Gibson
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This guy is complex, I mean really complex! This is not a dull bio at all!
Open Your Eyes [1997]Open Your Eyes [1997]
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Forget the inferior version with Tom Cruise (ick), the original Spanish film of Vanilla Sky is a great watch. Penelope Cruise plays the same character which is interesting!
The Food of Northern Spain: Recipes from the Gastronomic Heartland of SpainThe Food of Northern Spain: Recipes from the Gastronomic Heartland of Spain by Jenny Chandler
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Yum!
Matisse PicassoMatisse Picasso by Anne Baldassari
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Explores the works of Matisse and Picasso and the conversations between the paintings.
Homage to Catalonia (Penguin Modern Classics)Homage to Catalonia (Penguin Modern Classics) by George Orwell
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Not really Spanish, but I love Orwell and his account of his experience as a militiaman in the Spanish Civil War is one of my favorite reads. Great if you want to know more about the author.
Proxima Estacion EsperanzaProxima Estacion Esperanza by Manu Chao
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This guy sings in Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, French and English - A happy summery type album.