A book to share and celebrate Peniche
We are making a book. More than just a book; an exercise in creating a valuable memory of a place, a history, a community. A treasure to share with those who visit and a celebration of what is dear to us.
A book to share and celebrate Peniche
We are making a book. More than just a book; an exercise in creating a valuable memory of a place, a history, a community. A treasure to share with those who visit and a celebration of what is dear to us.
Stories and Adventures
An adventure book based on the legends and imaginary of Peniche. Stories that make us dream and want to discover more about this extraordinary corner of the Portuguese coast.
History
in a Guide
in a Guide
The History behind the imaginary stories. A guide that will unveil this region to those who visit us and reveal secrets that few others know.
Illustrated
and Translated
and Translated
To reach more people and in different ways, in addition to the words, the book will be illustrated with original drawings and historical photos and translated into English (for now).
Treasure
Map
Map
And to discover this treasure what better way than a map, to follow and learn in real life and find new clues for new adventures.
The Whale that Swallowed a Spaniard
It all started in 2017 when Marco accepted the challenge to rediscover his homeland's stories and legends and wrote a book full of adventures that unveil a few millennia of plots and mysteries and highlight the richness of this peninsula and its surroundings.
For many, this book was also the key - or the map - to the discovery of Peniche and the many stories and treasures that our county holds.
Today, we have come to a new chapter of this book, a crossroad of new adventures!
For many, this book was also the key - or the map - to the discovery of Peniche and the many stories and treasures that our county holds.
Today, we have come to a new chapter of this book, a crossroad of new adventures!
Why make a book about a land?
To celebrate its history? Certainly, yes. To spark memory and imagination with the stories? Also, of course.
Behind it all is a greater desire, from this group of adventurers, to contribute to the feeling of our community's identity and create a piece that is beloved in many places.
Behind it all is a greater desire, from this group of adventurers, to contribute to the feeling of our community's identity and create a piece that is beloved in many places.
- Marco NevesThe storyteller of the adventures found a treasure map and has been stumbling through history ever since, travelling in time without leaving his armchair.
- Ana VarelaThe fishmonger knows well the fish she sells and is a master at making her imagination run wild.
- Andréa AdãoThe knotter prefers taking the nets for a walk rather than throwing them to chance, she doesn't tie or untie them, but leaves them half here and half there waiting for someone to trip over them.
- Ângela MalheirosThe keeper of the knowledge of this almost island carries the dates in her memory and many, many enchanting conversations at hand to share and spread around.
- Hélio CondeThe man of the seas is orange like the dazzling sun and makes drawings to be framed by the Moon one day.
- Pedro ReisThe pirate came looking for waves and got his beard caught in the treasure chest, he can no longer keep secrets and will draw the paths until the spell sets him free.
- Riikka VirtanenThe Lapland mermaid makes sandcastles where fits land and sea, plants roots in ideas and sings to cradle them.
- Rui VenâncioIf the future of the Caldeirada depended on this researcher of the past, the history of this place would already be well seasoned and traveling around the world in tin cans.
Help us bring this idea into reality!
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Tell your friends and family about this idea, send letters and emails, tell them about it in the next phone call or SMS, do "likes", shares and invitations everywhere.
Let's do it!
Support
For those who want to be part of this adventure as a partner, there are many ways to do so. From sponsoring to the developing editions, content and exclusive products with your brand.
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Participate
Join our project group on Facebook and accompany the team in the development, giving us feedback, ideas, criticism, and much-needed encouragement so we don't lose heart.
I want to be part
Contribute
Offer the book to your family and friends! By buying books in our partners' shops you are contributing for the future of this project.
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