Pormishuevismo: real cases of waste and speculation, from Benidorm to Calatrava. You'll learn and be outraged in equal measure.

Discover the history of real estate deals in Spain. like you've never been told before with the definitive book of the Pormishuevismo. From the hand of Erik Harley, expert in urban studies and collaborator of The Intermission, this book offers a critical and scathing tour for the most notorious cases of waste and speculation in our country.

What is the Pormishuevismo?

Created by himself Erik Harley in 2019, he Pormishuevismo it's a fictitious constructive movement which serves as a tool for report projects speculative, corrupt and gentrifiers. The name, as excessive and testosterone-fueled as the stories he tells, perfectly reflects the obscenity of the architecture of the "because I'm worth it" that has defined part of the Spanish landscape.

In this book you will find

• A detailed analysis of the most notorious cases of waste in the country, mixing rigor, criticism and lots of humor.

• The perfect combination of «speculation and gossip» to understand the ins and outs of the real estate bubble and its consequences.

• A review to iconic figures and places such as Benidorm, 1999 . Marina d'Or, the works of Calatrava, the era of Jesus Gil, las Columbus Towers and the failed the Balenciaga museum, among others.

• A unique vision that will make you laugh and become indignant in equal parts while learning about the recent history of Spain.

About the author

Erik Harley (@preferiria.periferia) it's a renowned expert in urban studies who has been able to take the analysis of architecture to a mass audience through its popular interventions in the media and social networks, highlighting his participation in the program The Intermission.