street parties in rio de janeiro's carnival, volume 2
(blocos
de Rua do Carnaval do Rio de Janeiro Volume 2), written by
journalist André Aydano Motta and published in 2014 by
réptil
Editora, is the second edition of the complete guide
covering the globally renowned street parties, or 'blocos,' of
Rio de Janeiro's Carnaval.
The lively and varied rhythms of Carnaval are captured in the
storytelling about the history and peculiarities of 30
traditional blocos attended every year by thousands of Cariocas,
Brazilians and foreigners alike.
The book takes a detailed look at the samba schools and their
centric nature, whether small or large, and how they become the
central focus of
carnival
for all who attend.