Delving into the Entirety of the Sagrada Família in its Memorial Year! 'The World of Gaudí and the Sagrada Família Explained Simply with Diagrams' to be Released on May 29

◆ 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Gaudí's death! ◆ The highest point, the 'Tower of Jesus Christ,' is finally complete. Shobunsha Holdings, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Kojimachi; President & CEO: Shigeo Kuroda; TSE Code: 9475) and its subsidiary Shobunsha Inc. (Headquarters: same as above; President: Tetsuya Kawamura) are pleased to announce the release of 'The World of Gaudí and the Sagrada Família Explained Simply with Diagrams,' a new installment in the popular 'Sutto Atama ni Hairu' series that explains history and culture in an easy-to-understand manner, starting May 29, 2026. )) 100 years after his death, the tallest tower is finally complete! The definitive edition exploring the essence of Gaudí's architecture (( The year 2026 is a milestone year, marking the 100th anniversary of the death of the genius architect Antoni Gaudí. In the same year, his unfinished masterpiece to which he dedicated his life, the 'Sagrada Família,' will finally see the completion of its tallest tower, the 'Tower of Jesus Christ.' At this time of unprecedented global attention, we present an introductory book that unravels the magnificent universe Gaudí envisioned. 'Man does not create. He discovers, and from his discoveries, he builds.' As these words suggest, Gaudí's architecture was not born from whimsical intuition alone. By deeply observing the laws and curves hidden in the natural world and employing highly rational structural mechanics such as the 'catenary model' and 'parabolic arches,' he derived unique forms full of vitality. This book traces his footsteps from a sickly childhood spent in observation, through his encounter with a good patron, to his later years when he abandoned personal desires to devote himself to the construction of the cathedral. It provides detailed explanations, accompanied by current photographs and diagrams, of everything from the intricate structure of the 'Sagrada Família' to the numerous World Heritage sites that adorn Barcelona, such as 'Casa Milà' and 'Park Güell.' It is an accessible volume for those new to Gaudí's world, as well as for those who wish to immerse themselves once again in its profound logic and beauty. )) Page Composition (( || Chapter 1: Exploring Gaudí's personality and ideas! ◆ The life of the insatiable creator Gaudí ◆ The people around Gaudí ◆ Originality is returning to the origin ◆ The 7 characteristics of Gaudí's architecture ◆ Parabola and the catenary model [Influence and evaluation by posterity] Architectural projects that were only planned but not realized || Chapter 2: Gaudí's Architectural Gallery 18 ◆ Sagrada Família ① Overall structure ◆ Sagrada Família ② Nativity Façade ◆ Sagrada Família ③ Passion Façade ◆ Sagrada Família ④ Glory Façade ◆ Sagrada Família ⑤ Interior space ◆ Sagrada Família ⑥ Stained glass light ◆ Sagrada Família ⑦ The 18 towers ◆ The architectural history of the Sagrada Família in photos and chronology ◆ Casa Vicens ◆ El Capricho ◆ Casa de los Botines ◆ Episcopal Palace of Astorga ◆ Palau Güell ◆ Finca Güell ◆ Colònia Güell Church Crypt ◆ Teresian College ◆ Palma Cathedral (restoration) ◆ Park Güell (overall) ◆ Buildings within Park Güell ◆ Casa Calvet ◆ Bellesguard (Casa Figueras) ◆ Casa Batlló (exterior) ◆ Casa Batlló (interior) ◆ Casa Milà (exterior) ◆ Casa Milà (interior) )) Representative Pages (( )) Supervisor Profile (( || Tokutoshi Torii Born in Hamamatsu City in 1947. Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Nagoya Institute of Technology. Doctor of Engineering. Professor Emeritus at Kanagawa University. He studied under the architect Seiichi Shirai and studied abroad in Spain for 11 years. He became a world-leading researcher on Gaudí with his book 'Gaudí's Mysterious World' (1983). After working at an architectural firm, he became a professor in the Faculty of Business Administration at Kanagawa University in 2000. He has served as a councilor for the Japan-Spain Association and a member of the advisory committee for the World Gaudí Congress. He has written many books, including 'Gaudí's Architecture' (Kajima Publishing). He has also supervised numerous exhibitions, including the 'Gaudí and the Sagrada Família Exhibition.' )) Product Overview (( Product Name: 'The World of Gaudí and the Sagrada Família Explained Simply with Diagrams' Format/Pages: A5, 128 pages Release Date: May 29, 2026 Available at major bookstores and online stores nationwide Price: 2,200 JPY (2,000 JPY + 10% tax) Publisher: Shobunsha Inc. ↓Download the PDF of this release here. d7916-805-6a129ce083dc6a9298a56df93fd5963f.pdf