{"product_id":"paloma-al-aire","title":"Paloma al Aire","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"657\" data-start=\"187\"\u003ePaloma al Aire\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(4th edition, 2024) by Ricardo Cases is a vibrant and affectionate portrait of a little-known but deeply rooted Spanish tradition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"353\" data-start=\"337\"\u003eColombicultura\u003c\/em\u003e, the competitive breeding and training of pigeons. In this unique sport, male pigeons—painted in striking fluorescent colors—chase a single female through the skies, not to win a race, but to prove their persistence and charm. The pigeon that spends the most time near the female is declared the winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"659\"\u003ePhotographed mostly in the sun-drenched landscapes of Valencia, Murcia, and Alicante, Cases captures the ritual, spectacle, and community spirit that surround these events. Mopeds, dusty roads, and local spectators form an improvised theater of passion and playfulness. Beneath the surface, though,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"974\" data-start=\"958\"\u003ePaloma al Aire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereveals something deeper: a loving exploration of everyday Spanish life, far from tourist clichés or media spotlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1261\" data-start=\"1095\"\u003eWith a sharp eye for color, detail, and irony, Cases elevates a humble pastime into a poetic meditation on masculinity, tradition, and identity in contemporary Spain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublisher: Ricardo Cases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished: 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages: 320\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e6.69 x 0.55 x 9.06 in\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ricardo Cases","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46990642577595,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/1778\/1179\/files\/FA2ADE11-D199-4676-9525-A289B3A3D3A2.jpg?v=1764363134","url":"https:\/\/nyc.doyoureadme.de\/products\/paloma-al-aire","provider":"dyrm?! x VP, Inc. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}