What the book offers
El arte de viajar sin moverse del sitio is an essay that turns the conventional notion of travel on its head. Inspired by the narrative styles of W. G. Sebald and Jorge Luis Borges, Hilario J. Rodríguez crafts a fragmented narrative where personal memory, cultural criticism, cinephilia, and marginal literature intertwine. Across its 136 pages, the author follows a series of atypical nomads—from Ricardo Piglia’s insomnia in hotel rooms to Reinhold Messner’s mountaineering—to propose a radical idea: travelling isn’t about moving from place to place, but about reclaiming the ability to observe and imagine. Published by Barlin Libros, the book challenges mass tourism and restores travel’s critical dimension and its power to unsettle.
Who’s taking part
The event will feature Hilario J. Rodríguez, a writer and cultural critic whose work explores the boundaries between fiction, essay, and autobiography. The book will be presented by Miguel Sanfeliu, also a writer, known for novels like La soledad de los ventrílocuos and essays on contemporary literature. The event will be held at Llibreria Ramon Llull, standing-room only, with no advance booking required.
Timing and access
The presentation starts at 19:00 and is expected to finish around 20:30. Afterwards, Hilario J. Rodríguez will sign copies of the book. Entry is free and doesn’t require a reservation, though capacity is limited.
