'Málaga Curiosa' returns to bookstores with a second edition featuring 27 stories from the province to discover

Four years have passed, but Antonio Márquez and Salvador Valverde have done it again. They have found and compiled new stories that occurred in Málaga and its province and have gathered them in 'Málaga Curiosa II, a bunch of anchovy stories', which is now available at the Book Fair in Málaga and in bookstores. This time, they have outdone themselves, as opposed to the 23 chapters of the previous book, this one contains 27 stories printed on its pages. They rescue forgotten stories of all kinds from both Málaga city and the province, presented in an engaging style to reach a broad audience.

The cover that announces the new publication refers to one of the articles included in the book, which tells how a spectacular circus surprised the inhabitants of Málaga back in 1856. According to the story, one of the star shows was the balloon elevation, as the company had among its ranks prestigious 'aeronauts' and acrobats. Apparently, there were several incidents during the month that the company was in the city. The cover drawing depicts a balloon rising from the old Álvarez bullring of that era. The impact of that circus was such that some of its shows gathered up to 4,000 people.

Among other chapters, the foundation of Málaga C.F. is discussed and how the first steps of the club that has charmed generations were taken. There are also some references to curious events of the club like when they were about to sign Puskas.

Meteorological events that affected the province are also part of the book, such as the snowfall that occurred in 1860, much less known than the one in 1956.

And if you're curious about how the first time Malagueños celebrated New Year's Eve in the street, coinciding with the inauguration of the clock that now marks the chimes, another article addresses what happened on December 31, 1904.

Márquez and Valverde document with precision the various articles of 'Málaga Curiosa II, a bunch of anchovy stories' and this time includes a 'different' story related to the UFO phenomenon, which was not reported in the media. It is about a possible ufological phenomenon told through some of the protagonists who experienced it in the Sierra Tejeda.

The prologue was written by journalist Alfonso Vázquez from La Opinión. The book is published by Jákara Editores and is priced at 18 euros. The authors will be signing books at the Málaga Fair on Friday, May 2, at 18:30 at booth number 50 of this publisher; Salvador Valverde will also do so alone on Sunday, May 4, starting at 12:30 PM.