Jorge Amado e José Saramago - Com o Mar por Meio

"From this island of Lanzarote, with the sea between us, but with arms so long that they reach Bahia, we, and all those who are here, relatives and friends, admirers, send you many greetings and courageous wishes against the negative things in life."

The friendship between Jorge Amado and José Saramago began when both were already mature in years and in their literary careers. The late bond, however, did not prevent the writers from creating a strong connection, which extended to their life partners, Zélia Gattai and Pilar del Río.

Gathered in this book, the unpublished correspondence between the two masters of the Portuguese language finally comes to light. These are letters, notes, cards, faxes, and various messages, sent over six years, with a rich exchange of ideas on issues of both personal life and contemporary affairs, always with affection and good humor.

Illustrated with facsimiles and rare photos, "With the Sea Between Us" is a document that illustrates a beautiful friendship — that "supreme delicacy" of life — and brings the reader closer to the private world of two of the greatest names in Portuguese-language literature.