The marvels and mysteries of Seville revealed in new book by British author

Malaga-based British author Tony Bryant has recently published his latest book - Seville. A City of Marvels.

The writer has lived in Torremolinos for almost 30 years and he is the author of five books of Spanish theme, including a trilogy on the art of flamenco. A former rock drummer from South London, Tony is considered a knowledgeable authority on the art of flamenco and he specialises in the genealogy of the large gypsy clans that reside in the provinces of Seville and Cádiz. He is a regular contributor to the London-based Flamenco News magazine, and he is affiliated with El Museo del Baile Flamenco, a state- of- the- art flamenco dance museum in Seville. In 2014, he participated in a documentary that the British Broadcasting Company recorded in Córdoba and Seville.

However, his latest book moves away from the flamenco culture and focuses on Seville, a city which has played an important role in his life since first arriving in Andalucía.

Seville. A City of Marvels is essentially a travel guide, although the author delves much deeper into the backcloth of Seville, its people, legends and its customs. The pages are filled with interesting information about the history and culture of the capital of Andalucía, and includes an extensive guide to some of the unknown treasures the city has to offer. The book also features several interesting villages, including Carmona, Écija, Osuna, Morón de la Frontera and Marchena, each of which, the author describes with a burning desire and a sense of humour that sets him apart.

Seville. A City of Marvels is designed for those who travel on a budget, and those that rely on public transport, but it will also appeal to travellers who prefer the luxuries this magical city has to offer. It will help the visitor discover the most popular sights, like the cathedral and the areas of Santa Cruz and Triana, while embellishing their knowledge with lesser known attractions and snippets of interesting information. His understanding of the traditions and cultural customs of the Sevillian people, coupled with his passion for the music and dance, come alive in the pages of this book.

In the author’s own words: “Seville is one of the most spectacular destinations in Europe. When one experiences the zealousness of its fiestas, the passion of its music and dance, the richness of the culture, the enticing gastronomic tradition - along with the Roman and Moorish monuments and relics comingled with its utterly Catholic backcloth - one might begin to understand the mystifying appeal Seville contains.”

Seville. A City of Marvels is available from amazon

More information, see www.tonybryantjournalist.com

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