In 2017, a quiet but remarkable publishing adventure began in Spain. La Cama del Sol opened with an idea that immediately caught our attention at Decorilla. Instead of scaling through mass distribution, they committed to doing the opposite: crafting books in editions so limited and meticulous that they feel like treasure objects. Since then, they have released more than sixty-five titles, each one hand-cut, printed on fine paper, numbered, and conceived with an artist’s sensitivity.
The founding vision took shape years earlier on the streets of Paris. It reflects a devotion to craft that resonates deeply with us: elevating the everyday act of reading into an encounter with artistry.
The Untrimmed Page
What first drew us to La Cama del Sol is the ambition behind their collaborations. They work with painters, sculptors, photographers, and poets from Spain and around the world, yet their editions are not simply illustrated books. They are conceived as hybrid creations that sit between literature and sculpture.
Collections such as Cajas Sol blend poetry with visual form, while the Libros Objeto are artworks that happen to be books. Their Fuera de Serie editions, each handcrafted in runs of just fifty signed copies, demonstrate the level of care and intention that defines the house.
One of the most poetic aspects is the uncut page. Readers must slice each page open by hand, a gesture that invites presence and slows the pace. It is a beautiful metaphor for rediscovering attention in an age of endless scrolling. Even early on, the house experimented with augmented reality, blending traditional bookmaking with modern technology in ways we admire deeply.
Moreover, the house positions its work against the disposability of digital content, though without explicit polemic. Scarcity and physical quality form the value proposition, hand in hand with artist involvement.
The Collector’s Circle
La Cama del Sol has also cultivated a global community through a private club limited to five hundred members. This is not a standard subscription model; it is a cultural circle of readers, collectors, and patrons who value craftsmanship and the intimacy of limited editions.
Members receive around eight editions per year and are invited to private presentations, artist studio visits, and gatherings hosted in remarkable spaces. These events carry a sense of quiet elegance. Instead of promoting a specific title, evenings unfold as conversations between disciplines: literature, painting, music, and philosophy.
The settings reflect this spirit, ranging from historic estates to major cultural institutions such as the Instituto Cervantes, the Spanish National Library, and Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu. In 2024, the house presented Los Disparates by Lita Cabellut at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid and Ópera: Manual de instrucciones at the Liceu. These are the kinds of events that feel at once intimate and timeless.
Forthcoming Projects
The upcoming year offers an especially exciting calendar. One highlight is an edition created by sculptor Jaume Plensa with the late poet Joan Margarit, to be presented at the Spanish National Library. Their creative bond gives this project a rare emotional resonance.
Another upcoming work pairs painter Rafael Canogar, a central figure of the El Paso group, with writer Manuel Vicent, whose voice has shaped Spanish cultural commentary for decades. Presenting their collaboration at the Instituto Cervantes promises to be a remarkable moment.
And in Canada, the Joan Margarit International Poetry Prize will be awarded in a ceremony attended by Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain. The recipient is Margaret Atwood, an icon of world literature. It is difficult to imagine a more fitting convergence of literary excellence.
Expanding the Model
What we admire most about La Cama del Sol is that their vision extends beyond publishing. They collaborate with technology, luxury real estate, and other sectors when the partnership allows them to bring meaningful cultural experiences to new audiences. Their guiding principle feels very aligned with ours at Decorilla: craftsmanship should be preserved, elevated, and made accessible in ways that feel both contemporary and timeless.
Decorilla‘s own partnership with La Cama del Sol stems from this shared belief. As an interior design platform that blends human creativity with advanced technology, we see extraordinary potential in integrating literature and art directly into the spaces people inhabit. Whether through a handcrafted edition, an exhibition, or a thoughtfully designed interior, we share the conviction that beauty matters, especially in its most tangible forms.
Where to Explore
For readers, collectors, and art lovers who feel drawn to the tactile world of bookmaking, La Cama del Sol offers an experience that is rare today. Their website, lacamasol.com, provides entry into their universe, and their Instagram and LinkedIn offer glimpses of upcoming editions and the artists behind them.
We admire their dedication to preserving cultural craftsmanship and are delighted to highlight their work. It is a privilege to collaborate with a house that treats every book like a piece of art and every event like a celebration of creativity.
