Morais Soares Pombas Grand Prix / Pedro Guimarães
Morais Soares is a very popular street among the residents of Lisbon. Lively and bustling, this street stands out not only for the large crowds of people that pass through it every day, but also for an aerodynamic spectacle that goes largely unnoticed: the Grand Prix of pigeon races. Through encouraging an imaginative and innocent gaze, this hand-made ensemble brings photography to its youngest spectators, offering them a glimpse into a very unique type of aerial hustle and bustle. The book‘s feathered competitors are seen soaring above the rooftops, rearing their wings at the start line, and setting off for an exciting flight through the much-loved Rua Morais Soares.
Different editions available: Portuguese, English, French and Danish.
Morais Soares is a very popular street among the residents of Lisbon. Lively and bustling, this street stands out not only for the large crowds of people that pass through it every day, but also for an aerodynamic spectacle that goes largely unnoticed: the Grand Prix of pigeon races. Through encouraging an imaginative and innocent gaze, this hand-made ensemble brings photography to its youngest spectators, offering them a glimpse into a very unique type of aerial hustle and bustle. The book‘s feathered competitors are seen soaring above the rooftops, rearing their wings at the start line, and setting off for an exciting flight through the much-loved Rua Morais Soares.
Different editions available: Portuguese, English, French and Danish.
Morais Soares is a very popular street among the residents of Lisbon. Lively and bustling, this street stands out not only for the large crowds of people that pass through it every day, but also for an aerodynamic spectacle that goes largely unnoticed: the Grand Prix of pigeon races. Through encouraging an imaginative and innocent gaze, this hand-made ensemble brings photography to its youngest spectators, offering them a glimpse into a very unique type of aerial hustle and bustle. The book‘s feathered competitors are seen soaring above the rooftops, rearing their wings at the start line, and setting off for an exciting flight through the much-loved Rua Morais Soares.
Different editions available: Portuguese, English, French and Danish.
Photographs, text and edition: Pedro Guimarães
Graphic Design: Joana Durães
Production: Tiago Casanova and Pedro Guimarães
Printing & Binding: XYZ Press
2024
XYZ Books
24 pages
15 x 19 cm
Hardcover
Digital Print
First edition
ISBN: 978-989-35169-4-2
Awards:
- Shortlist for Prix du Livre “Photo-Text Book Award” Rencontres D'Arles 2025