Popular Adult Titles: Biography/Autobiography

Albert Einstein: Navegante solitario ISBN/Cat.# 9681625668
Peña, Luis de la
Mexico, 1996
119 pages
$12.95
A look at the life and work of Albert Einstein. Highly accessible reading.
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*Alina: Memorias de la hija rebelde de Fidel Castro ISBN/Cat.# 8401010802
Fernández, Alina
Spain, 1997
251 pages
$18.95
Alina: Memoirs of Fidel Castro's Rebellious Daughter. The extraordinary life story of a love child of the Cuban Revolution. An illuminating perspective of that country's recent history. Black-and-white photographs.
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Andalucía en tres poetas: Federico García Lorca, Antonio Machado, Juan R.Jiménez ISBN/Cat.# 9684099614
Climent, Juan B.
Mexico, 1997
109 pages
$8.95
Andalucía in Three Poets offers biographies of Andalucía's most loved and celebrated poets: Federico García Lorca, Antonio Machado, and Juan Ramón Jiménez.
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**Asesinato de Garcia Lorca, El ISBN/Cat.# 8401010799
Gibson, Ian
Spain, 1997
397 pages
$24.95
The Assassination of García Lorca is a very well documented, illustrated and indexed study of the historical accounts leading to the assassination of one of Spain most notable poets. Narrated masterfully by the award-winning author (Premio Internacional de la Prensa de Niza), this hardcover edition has been translated to more than ten languages, and is the book from which the Hollywood film was based.
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Autobiografía de José Clemente Orozco ISBN/Cat.# 9684110731
Orozco, José Clemente
Mexico, 1996
112 pages
$14.95
An autobiography of famed Mexican painter and muralist José Clemente Orozco. Includes black and white photographic reproductions of the author's work.
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**Borges-Bioy: Confesiones, confesiones ISBN/Cat.# 9500712393
Braceli, Rodolfo
Argentina, 1997
252 pages
$18.95
Borges and Bioy: Confessions contains personal anecdotes by Argentina's most celebrated writing parters, Jorge Luis Borges and Adolfo Bioy Casares. Through a series of well constructed interviews and essays, the two mysterious personalities unfold. Each reveals not only his opinion about the other, but his thoughts on fatherhood, women, boxing, disappearances and more. Illustrated with black and white historical photos.
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**Brad Pitt ISBN/Cat.# 8484030520
Wallace y Davis
Spain, 1998
190 pages
$6.95
Extraordinary, behind-the-scenes facts about the private life and public achievements of Brad Pitt bring an honest, highly personal portrait of the young, talented American actor. The handy edition also contains photographs, detailed information about his films and interviews. A treasure for adults and young adults alike.
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**Buda ISBN/Cat.# 848403075X
Scott, Carter
Spain, 1998
191 pages
$7.95
Buddha is a historical novel which recounts the history, philosophy, and religion of Buddha. This book describes the profound concepts that characterized Buddha, such as his belief in social equality, reincarnation, the power of dialogue as opposed to violence, and the elimination of human sacrifice. This interesting book describes the aspects of Buddha that turned him into a religious icon. Appropriate for sixth grade level and above.
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Cárdenas ISBN/Cat.# 9682438799
Foix, Pere
Mexico, 1990
411 pages
$18.95
A biography of Lázaro Cárdenas, the Mexican president who in the 1930s attempted to fulfill the promises of the Revolution by initiating land-reform programs and laying the foundation for the modern Mexican state.
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Cantinflas: Aguila o sol ISBN/Cat.# 9682954274
Bonfil, Carlos
Mexico, 1993
144 pages
$49.95
Cantinflas: Eagle or Sun. A full-color, glossy photo-biography of the famous Mexican actor and humorist. It is a beautiful retrospective of his life, celebrating his enormous importance to the Mexican arts.
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Cantinflas torero ISBN/Cat.# 9686932224
Rodríguez, Rolando
Mexico, 1995
96 pages
$23.95
A magnificent photo-biography of Mexican film and TV star Cantinflas' other life as a celebrated and accomplished bullfighter.
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Carlos para todos ISBN/Cat.# LSF610
Río, Eduardo del (Rius)
Nicaragua, 1987
112 pages
$8.95
Carlos for Everyone. An eye-opening, accesible biography of Nicaraguan revolutionary and martyr Carlos Fonseca written in Rius' famous, hysterical cartoon style.
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*Che Ernesto Guevara, una leyenda de nuestro siglo ISBN/Cat.# 8401010888
Kalfon, Pierre
Spain, 1997
675 pages
$24.95
Che Ernesto Guevara, A Legend of Our Century is a meticulously researched biography of this famous revolutionary. The author spent five years writing this authoritative work. His research took him to Cuba, Bolivia, and Argentina, and the result is a vivid portrait of the man known simply as El Che. Includes dozens of black and white photos.
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Cuauhtémoc: Más humano que divino ISBN/Cat.# 9683804381
Romero Giordano, Carlos
Mexico, 1994
72 pages
$6.95
Cuauhtémoc: More Human Than Divine. A careful investigation of the daily life of the famed Aztec emperor known best for his encounter with Hernan Cortés. This book looks beyond the legend, seeking to answer questions about this revered and notorious leader in great detail.
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Décimas: Autobiografía en verso ISBN/Cat.# 9500705109
Parra, Violeta
Argentina, 1998
215 pages
$19.95
Violeta Parra is a unique figure in Chilean and Latin American 20th C. history. Composer, singer, and poet, she was the most important voice in the revival of Latin American folk music. This is her rare and hard-to-find Autobiography in Verse (a Décima is a stanza of ten octosyllabic lines).
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Damas de corazón ISBN/Cat.# 9681645081
Bradu, Fabienne
Mexico, 1996
292 pages
$19.95
Ladies of the Heart is a collection of biographical sketches about five important Mexican women: Consuelo Sunsín, María Asúnsolo, Machila Armida, Ninfa Santos, and Guadalupe Marín.
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*Diana: Una biografía conmemorativa 1961-1997 ISBN/Cat.# 968391537X
Equipo editorial
Mexico, 1997
279 pages
$15.95
An inspiring biography of Princess Diana lost in a tragic automobile accident in 1997.
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Diario de Ana Frank ISBN/Cat.# 9681500555
Frank, Ana
Mexico, 1997
232 pages
$6.95
The Diary of Ann Frank is the diary of a young girl caught in the racial hatred and terror of Nazi Germany.
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*Diego el rojo ISBN/Cat.# 9683916236
Rivera Marín, Guadalupe
Mexico, 1997
303 pages
$24.95
Red Diego was written by the daughter of Diego Rivera and Guadalupe Marín. She writes about his life from childhood to his return from Europe after the Russian revolution. She also examines the relationship between his art and his politics, as well as his involvement in the Mexican revolution.
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*Dolores del Río (3 vols.) ISBN/Cat.# 9686932356
Ramón, David
Mexico, 1997
186 pages
$49.95
A three-volume biography with exceptional photographs on the life and times of the beautiful and glamourous Mexican film star, Dolores del Río.
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Dos Borges, Los: Vida, sueño, enigmas ISBN/Cat.# 9684462069
Teitelboim, Volodia
Mexico, 1996
341 pages
$20.95
The Two Borges: His Life, Dreams, and Enigmas. A profound biographical examination of Jorge Luis Borges, the great Argentine poet, critic, and short-story writer.
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**Elvis Presley ISBN/Cat.# 8495002620
Wallace y Davis
Spain, 1998
186 pages
$6.95
This entertaining edition is an extraordinary source of information about rock 'n roll king Elvis Presley. Texts of the most celebrated songs, list of films, interviews, photographs, and Presley's comments make this portrait profound and complete. A treasure for adults and young adults alike.
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Emiliano Zapata: El amor a la tierra ISBN/Cat.# 968162288X
Krauze, Enrique
Mexico, 1997
129 pages
$12.95
A biography of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata filled with historical photographs.
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Escorpión de oro, El: La extraordinaria vida de Hernán Cortés ISBN/Cat.# 9684097735
Alcaraz, Carlos Elizondo
Mexico, 1996
397 pages
$25.95
The Golden Scorpion: The Extraordinary Life of Hernán Cortés. An unbiased, in-depth biography of the notorious conquistador that conquered Mexico. Skillfully examines both sides of this controversial historical figure.
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Eva Perón: La biografía ISBN/Cat.# 950511205X
Dujovne Ortiz, Alicia
Mexico, 1996
326 pages
$19.95
A definitive portrayal Eva Perón's life, the powerful, sometimes saintly, sometimes scandalous wife of Argentine President Juan Domingo Perón.
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Farabundo Martí ISBN/Cat.# 9977302456
Arias Gómez, Jorge
Costa Rica, 1996
296 pages
$20.95
The life story of this key figure in the 1932 popular revolution in El Salvador, namesake and ideological leader for that country's leftist political movement.
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For Beginners Series ISBN/Cat.# FORBEGINN1
varios
Argentina, 1998
158 pages
$11.95
The For Beginners Series consists of thirty-seven books that introduce the reader to philosphers, important theories, influential people, and writers. Comical text and illustrations make the content entertaining and easier to grasp. Titles are all sold individually. The following titles are included in the series.
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Francisco Villa: Entre el ángel y el fierro ISBN/Cat.# 9681622898
Krauze, Enrique
Mexico, 1996
117 pages
$12.95
Francisco Villa: Between the Angel and the Iron. A biography of Pancho Villa with abundant historical photographs.
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**Frank Sinatra ISBN/Cat.# 849500268X
Miguel, Agustí de
Spain, 1998
188 pages
$6.95
Frank Sinatra is an extensive biography, discography, and filmography of the legendary blue-eyed entertainer. Interesting photographs and engaging text explore this compelling man. It delves into his personal life by telling the stories of his first love, his family life, friends, and his long, impressive career.
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Frida Kahlo ISBN/Cat.# 8477651019
Jamís, Rauda
Spain, 1996
325 pages
$10.95
A profound and inspiring examination of this passionate Mexican painter's amazing life.
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Frida Kahlo: Fantasía de un cuerpo herido ISBN/Cat.# 9688561169
Rico, Araceli
Mexico, 1993
178 pages
$29.95
Frida Kahlo: Fantasy of a Wounded Body. A fascinating biography of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Hardcover edition.
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Gabriela Mistral: Pública y secreta ISBN/Cat.# 9684462042
Teitelboim, Volodia
Mexico, 1996
334 pages
$19.95
The Public and Secret Lives of Gabriela Mistral. A profound biography examining and honoring the quixotic life of one of Chile's most distinguished writers.
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Gaby Brimmer ISBN/Cat.# 9684191014
Poniatowska, E. & Brimmer, G.
Mexico, 1996
201 pages
$12.95
An extraordinary, emotional, and uplifting examination of the life of Gaby Brimmer, born with cerebral palsy and only able to make use of her left foot. Written by Brimmer in collaboration with celebrated Mexican author Elena Poniatowska. Includes black-and-white photographs.
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**Gandhi ISBN/Cat.# 8495002469
Solana, Stanley
Spain, 1998
188 pages
$6.95
This compact, hardbound edition tells the story of the legendary Gandhi. His practices of nonviolent protest against imperialism and his amazing ability to communicate his message turned him into one of the most known and respected people in the world. This book uses photographs and articulate text to tell the story of this almost mythological leader.
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**Garcia Márquez: El Viaje a la Semilla: La biografía ISBN/Cat.# 8420482501
Saldiver, Dasso
Mexico, 1997
611 pages
$29.95
García Márquez Back to the Roots A critical biography about the brilliant author of One Hundred Years of Solitude. The writer's historical, cultural, familial, and personal realities are unveiled in this fascinating account by this prize-winning Colombian journalist.
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Gran solitario, El: Biografía no autorizada de Luis Miguel ISBN/Cat.# 9684097603
Icaza, Claudia de
Mexico, 1994
135 pages
$16.95
The Great Lonely One: An Unauthorized Biography of Puerto Rican pop singer Luis Manuel. Filled with color and black and white photographs.
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**Grandes entrevistas de la historia, Las ISBN/Cat.# 8403595905
Silvester, Christopher
Mexico, 1998
634 pages
$29.95
The Greatest Interviews in History: 1859-1992 contains some of the most remarkable and intriguing interviews of the 19th and 20th C. In this extensive book the reader will be exposed to politicians such as Gandhi, Hitler, and Mussolini, artists and writers like Oscar Wilde, Tolstoí, and Nabokov, and actors such as Greta Garbo, Bette Davis, and Montgomery Clift. A magnificent collection and resource.
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*Grandes iniciados, Los ISBN/Cat.# 9687302658
Schure, Eduardo
Mexico, 1996
608 pages
$14.95
The Iniciated is an analysis of great religious messengers throughout the history of the world. This book discusses the teachings of many important figures including Rama, Krishna, Moses, Jesus, and Buddha.
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Grandes personajes de México ISBN/Cat.# 9683803172
Orozco L., Fernando
Mexico, 1997
239 pages
$12.95
Great Mexican Figures. In this concise, yet comprehensive text, the historian Fernando Orozco Linares brings the reader the life stories of great figures from Mexican history, including Montezuma, Hidalgo and Juárez.
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**Harrison Ford ISBN/Cat.# 8495002671
Miguel, Agustí de
Spain, 1998
187 pages
$6.95
This engaging book about Harrison Ford contains a biography and filmography, photographs, interesting dates, and interviews. It also includes an extensive description of each movie he appeared and starred in, such as the "Star Wars" trilogy, the "Indiana Jones" series, "Regarding Henry," and "The Fugitive."
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**Históricos ISBN/Cat.# 8449503442
Robins, Victoria (selection)
Spain, 1997
191 pages
$6.95
Short Historical Stories are exciting biographies which focus on key moments in the lives of famous personalities who made a difference in world history, such as Michelangelo, Garibaldi, Rommel, Rasputin and many others. The light, paperback edition offers entertaining reading full of revealing facts, passion and surprises.
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Historia de mi vida ISBN/Cat.# 9684095600
Keller, Helen
Mexico, 1997
415 pages
$15.95
The Story of My Life. Helen Keller's autobiography.
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*Historias de mujeres ISBN/Cat.# 842048301X
Montero, Rosa
Mexico, 1996
241 pages
$24.95
Biographies of Women. Passionate, personal interpretations of the life stories of fifteen strong, influential women, including Agatha Christie, Frida Kahlo, Margaret Mead, and others. Black-and-white photographs.
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Hombre que sembraba árboles ISBN/Cat.# 9681328221
Giono, Jean
Mexico, 1995
52 pages
$12.95
The Man Who Planted Trees is a loving biography of Elzéard Bouffier who, at midlife, dedicated himself to reforestation. An inspirational hardcover text with sumptuous woodcut illustrations by Michael McCurdy.
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Huidobro: La marcha infinita ISBN/Cat.# 9684462050
Teitelboim, Volodia
Mexico, 1996
316 pages
$19.95
Huidobro: Ever Onward. A biography honoring and celebrating the life of Chilean verbal magician Vicente Huidobro, considered among the 20th C.'s most important Latin American poets. Black-and-white photos.
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**Isabel Allende: Vida y espíritus ISBN/Cat.# 9681103254
Correas Zapata, Celia
Spain, 1998
223 pages
$17.95
Isabelle Allende: Life and Spirit is a unique biography of this remarkable Chilean author. Her story is told in her own voice, through transcribed interviews. She reveals aspects of her life, family, and creative process. A rare look into the celebrated author's life and her art.
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Itinerario ISBN/Cat.# 9681642392
Paz, Octavio
Mexico, 1993
276 pages
$15.95
Itinerary is an intellectual autobiography, a travelogue through Octavio Paz' mind.
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**James Dean ISBN/Cat.# 8484030474
Wallace y Davis
Spain, 1998
187 pages
$6.95
Biographic facts about this legend of American cinema and beloved actor of the fifties' generation of rebellious youth, James Dean, are accompanied by a multitude of photographs, interviews and a list of films. Fully indexed. A joy to read for adults and young adults alike.
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**Jean Claude Van Damme ISBN/Cat.# 8484030644
Pérez, Adolfo
Spain, 1998
190 pages
$6.95
Jean Claude Van Damme is the brawny subject of this interesting book. It contains numerous photographs, a very extensive list and description of all the films he has appeared in, and a biography. The highlights of this book are the numerous film stills and illustrations from movie posters. Entertaining and interesting reading for adults and young adults alike.
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Jorge el bueno: La vida de Jorge Negrete (3 vols.) ISBN/Cat.# 9686932100
Serna, Enrique
Mexico, 1993
168 pages
$45.95
A full color, three volume biography of Mexican Golden Age film star Jorge Negrete. A testimony of mid 20th C. Mexico. Published on glossy paper. Hardcover editions. An exceptional value.
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