by Ángel Simón, Àlex Tovar · Vegueta Ediciones S. L. / Vegueta Edicions S. L. · tapa dura · ISBN 9788417137502
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«Ildefonso Cerdá: La ciudad del futuro» is the illustrated children's biography by Ángel Simón and Àlex Tovar, in hardcover (Vegueta Ediciones, 40 pages).
It tells the life of Ildefonso Cerdá, founder of modern urbanism, who combined engineering and politics in the plan for the Ensanche of Barcelona. In a time of harsh conditions for the working class, he designed a city with open blocks, light and green areas. It also addresses opposition to the project and how the original plan was modified over time.
It belongs to the Nuestros Ilustres collection and is illustrated by Jordi Vila Delclòs; it includes 19 illustrations.
Recommended for ages 7 and up, it serves as school support and for family reading.
