The book Federico, by Ilu Ros, is a graphic biography of Federico García Lorca that stands out for its illustrated and deeply documentary approach. Published by the Lumen publishing house, this comic blends research work with an evocative and personal visual narrative, capturing both the public and emotional life of the poet. It is recognized for its free and expressive linework and has been praised as one of the best comics of 2021. Through this work, Ros introduces the reader to a dialogue between generations, where Lorca’s words resonate in a visual style that mixes past and present, inviting a better understanding of his cultural impact and emotional legacy.
In this book, we hear the voices of those who knew him, from his close family to the legion of friends who frequented him during his years in Granada, in the lyrical gatherings at the Student Residence or throughout his intense literary life. And, of course, his own voice: that of the poet, the playwright, the lecturer, with the clarity of ideas that today hold the same strength, and finally, the bare voice of the son, the brother, and the enamored lover. Ilu Ros merges voices and words with her illustrations, which draw us in like the magnetic personality of Federico García Lorca: an icon of past, present, and future generations.
Illustrator’s biography
Ilu Ros (Mula, 1985) is an illustrator and holds degrees in Fine Arts and Audiovisual Communication. She began her career in London and has worked on books such as Cosas nuestras and Federico. Her work has been recognized with international awards and mentions, standing out for its expressive and narrative style. In Una trilogía rural, she returns to the Lorca universe with a contemporary and deeply emotional perspective.
