"What should be obvious, something normal, perfectly possible, that is, a book about Gaudí to read and learn, becomes a real daring. That is why we have to greet the arrival of this book."
——Juan José Lahuerta, Revista de Libros

★Mark the centenary of Antoni Gaudí’s death in 2026!
★Rights sold to Italy and Russian!
★This is the First Critical Edition of Gaudí’s Writings. Contains the most comprehensive, reliable collection of Antoni Gaudí’s own texts—some previously unpublished—assembled by Laura Mercader through meticulous archival research and critical editing.
★A Window into Gaudí’s Intellectual World. Offers direct access to Gaudí’s thoughts on architecture, construction, ornamentation, and preferred typologies like temples and homes—fields often interpreted second-hand or through folklore.
★Combats Myth, Elevates Scholarship. Moves beyond anecdotal or mythical portrayals of Gaudí. This edition distinguishes between authentic writings and quotes attributed without source, clarifying authorship and emphasizing genuine thought.
★Essentials for Reframing the Master. Enables a deeper, first-hand understanding of Gaudí as a thinker, not just an artist. It’s an indispensable resource for scholars and readers aiming to reinterpret his work from the inside out.
★Ready for Global Reach. Already translated into Italian and Russian, this authoritative edition has proven international rightsability and relevance—ideal for markets invested in architectural heritage and original sources.

Gaudí very rarely expressed in writing his ideas on architecture, construction and ornamentation or his favourite architectural types, namely, the temple and the hearth. Laura Mercader now offers the first critical edition of the written legacy of one of the twentieth century’s greatest architects, including a number of unpublished texts. This is a major historical document in which Gaudí shows his interest in writing as a means of presenting his ideas, a key essay that will shine a new spotlight on his architectural work.