Adriana Lestido: Metropolis: Buenos Aires 1988/1999

Experience the evocative and somber imagery of a bygone Buenos Aires with Adriana Lestido's extraordinary book: "Metropolis: Buenos Aires 1988/1999". This mesmerizing collection of black-and-white photographs captures the essence of the city's transformation between 1988 and 1999. From the rapidly expanding neighborhoods of Constitución and La Boca to the unrecognizable Puerto Madero, Lestido's lens reveals a Buenos Aires that has long faded into the past.

With 53 poignant images originally taken for a weekly column in the esteemed newspaper Página/12, this captivating volume allows you to immerse yourself in the raw emotions and untold stories of the city's residents. Behind Lestido's lens, the streets come alive with the struggles, joys, and everyday realities of Buenos Aires' inhabitants. Witness the duality of street dogs roaming freely and peaceful protests demanding change, all encapsulated within the anonymity of solitary figures navigating the bustling metropolis.

But the inspiration for this remarkable book goes beyond mere nostalgia. When filmmaker Fernando Spiner sought permission to use Lestido's unpublished photographs in a film set in early-90s Buenos Aires, the idea for "Metropolis" was born. Now, you have the opportunity to own this exclusive collection, not only as a window into the past but also as a timeless reminder of the fragmented social fabric that defined Buenos Aires in that era.

Don't miss your chance to connect with the heart and soul of a bygone Buenos Aires. Order your copy of "Metropolis: Buenos Aires 1988/1999" today and uncover the hidden stories and forgotten faces of a city that once was.

Order Now and embark on a visual journey through the mesmerizing streets of historic Buenos Aires.