Popular Adult Titles: Biography/Autobiography

Juárez ISBN/Cat.# 9682438802
Foix, Pere
Mexico, 1995
388 pages
$18.95
The essential biography of Benito Juárez, the Indian who rose to the presidency of Mexico in the mid-19th C.
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**Juan Soriano, niño de mil años ISBN/Cat.# 9681103319
Poniatowska, Elena
Spain, 1998
294 pages
$21.95
A thoughtful biography filled with photographs of the life and work of the renowned Mexican painter. Juan Soriano: The Thousand Year Old Child covers intense conversations with this distinguished author over a period of many years.
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Lázaro Cárdenas: General misionero ISBN/Cat.# 9681622936
Krauze, Enrique
Mexico, 1992
223 pages
$12.95
A biography of famed Mexican politician Lázaro Cárdenas, including reproductions of many photographs and historical documents.
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**Leonardo Da Vinci ISBN/Cat.# 8449503833
Cuadrado, Sara
Spain, 1997
192 pages
$7.95
Leonardo Da Vinci is a biography in the form of a novel. It not only describes Da Vinci as the amazing, intellectual artist that he is known to have been, but also as an intriguing, and complex man. Many questions are answered in this passionate, well written novel. Appropriate for sixth grade level and higher.
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**Leonardo Di Caprio: Album de texto y fotografías ISBN/Cat.# 8476307241
Catalano, Grace
Spain, 1998
32 pages
$6.95
Leonardo is a full-color photo album of Leonardo DiCaprio, romantic idol of millions. Many critics acclaim Leonardo as the most brilliant star in Hollywood. The text takes fans from his childhood to his most recent successes (including, of course, The Titanic). An intimate portrait of a worldwide phenom. Text is brief and print size is uncommonly large.
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Lo que me dijo Pedro Infante ISBN/Cat.# 9684095619
Franco Sodja, Carlos
Mexico, 1993
120 pages
$12.95
A biography of famed Mexican actor Pedro Infante.
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México y sus forjadores ISBN/Cat.# 9683805957
Mota Martínez, Fernando
Mexico, 1996
96 pages
$7.95
Mexico and Its Progenitors offers fascinating biographical portraits of more than twenty men and women who were influential in the creation of today's Mexico.
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*Madre Teresa: Testamento ISBN/Cat.# 9507247084
Arribas Sánchez, Pedro
Argentina, 1997
206 pages
$12.95
Mother Teresa: Testament depicts the life, sacrifices, passions, and beliefs of Mother Teresa. Includes addresses of Latin American missions.
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Malintzin y el señor Malinche ISBN/Cat.# 9684098359
Alberú de Villava, Helena
Mexico, 1996
147 pages
$9.95
Malintzin and Mr. Malinche is the story of the Aztec woman who acted as Cortez's interpreter during his conquest of Mexico.
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María Félix: Todas mis guerras ISBN/Cat.# X968693204
Félix, María
Mexico, 1993
219 pages
$24.95
The autobiography of Mexican film star María Félix with a prologue by Enrique Krauze. Filled with black and white photographs, this work on glossy paper tells the story of 20th C. Mexico through one of its most loved and admired celebrities.
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**Marilyn Monroe ISBN/Cat.# 8495002639
Wallace & Davis
Spain, 1998
185 pages
$6.95
The enigmatic life and death of Marilyn Monroe has served as an inspiration for a number of books unsurpassed by any other actor. This splendid edition not only brings concise facts about the story of her life, but also includes a list of her films, television shows, interviews and photographs. Fully indexed.
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**Martin Luther King ISBN/Cat.# 8449504295
Robbins, Victoria
Spain, 1997
192 pages
$7.95
In this articulate, extensive book the life and work of Martin Luther King are examined. This book is not only a biography of a legendary man, but also an analysis of the racial climate during his time. His messages of equality and nonviolence are explained with engaging text and informative illustrations. Appropriate for adults and young adults alike.
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*Mate y ron (De Rosario a La Habana) ISBN/Cat.# 9879216164
López, Coco
Argentina, 1997
276 pages
$12.95
Mate and Rum: From Rosario to Havana contains diverse perspectives on one of Latin America's most revered revolutionaries, Ernesto Che Guevara. Friends, fellow revolutionaries, and family, from both Argentina and Cuba, share their stories. Includes ample black and white photos, and letters Che wrote to friends and colleagues like Ernesto Sábato and Fidel Castro.
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Me llamo Rigoberta Menchú y así me nació la conciencia ISBN/Cat.# 9682313155
Burgos, Elizabeth
Mexico, 1998
287 pages
$24.95
I, Rigoberta Menchú: An Indian Woman in Guatemala. The essential, best-selling biography of this winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. A must for any collection.
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**Mi amiga Ana Frank ISBN/Cat.# 8440684630
Gold, Alison Leslie
1998
173 pages
$20.95
My Friend Anne Frank is the true, personal story of Hanneli, also known as Hanna Elisabeth Pick-Goslar, Anne Frank's best friend. This touching and disturbing book recounts Hanna's relationship with Anne, her happy childhood in Germany, and how she survived her tortured life in a concentration camp. Contains black-and-white photographs. Hardcover edition.
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**Michelle Pfeiffer ISBN/Cat.# 8484030490
Wallace y Davis
Spain, 1998
187 pages
$6.95
This interesting book is an extensive account of Michelle Pfeiffer's cinematic career. It contains the biography of the esteemed actress of such acclaimed films as "Dangerous Minds," "Frankie and Johnny," and "Married to the Mob," including interviews, a filmography, photographs, and pictures of movie posters. Fun reading for adults and young adults alike.
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Mujer llamada María Félix ISBN/Cat.# 9684096739
Barajas Sandoval, Carmen
Mexico, 1993
174 pages
$19.95
A biography of Mexican actress María Félix.
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*Mujeres maravillosas ISBN/Cat.# 9706510354
Loaeza, Guadalupe
Mexico, 1997
239 pages
$16.95
Celebrated Mexican author Guadalupe Loaeza's wonderful examination of many of the Marvelous Women from early times to the present day. Biography, history, and cultural commentary all in one. This book begins to answer the question: Just what makes great women great?
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Neruda ISBN/Cat.# 9684462107
Teitelboim, Volodia
Argentina, 1996
532 pages
$19.95
A deep-reaching, loving examination of Chile's prolific, Nobel Prize-winning poet and his eventful life.
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No me parezco a nadie: La vida de Pedro Infante, Tomos I-III ISBN/Cat.# 9686932194
García, Gustavo
Mexico, 1994
168 pages
$45.95
A three volume, full color biography of Mexican film and music legend Pedro Infante. Filled with color and black and white photographs, a testimony of mid 20th C. Mexico. Published on glossy paper. Hardcover editions.
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Nomeolvides ISBN/Cat.# 968110174X
Amor Poniatowska, Paula
Spain, 1996
305 pages
$19.95
Forget Me Not. A moving, romantic novel examining the politics of love among the French aristocracy during World War II. Written by the mother of celebrated Mexican author Elena Poniatowska who translated the text from French.
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**Octavio Paz: Las palabras del árbol ISBN/Cat.# 9681102991
Poniatowska, Elena
Spain, 1998
231 pages
$19.95
Octavio Paz: Words of the Tree is an intimate look at one of the most important writers of our time. Elena Poniatowska, the celebrated Mexican author of this remarkable biography, uses her striking prose to explore this complex man. Photographs and poems give a visual and literary context. "A really useful source... recommended." Library Journal
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Pancho Villa ISBN/Cat.# 9682432774
Foix, Pere
Mexico, 1998
306 pages
$18.95
A powerful biography of the most famed figure of the Mexican Revolution, from his humble origins to his triumphs as general of the feared Army of the North.
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*Pedro Armendáriz (3 vols.) ISBN/Cat.# 9686932968
García, Gustavo
Mexico, 1997
204 pages
$49.95
A three-volume biography, with stellar photography, of the extraordinary life and times of Pedro Armendáriz, one of Mexico's most beloved movie stars in the forties and fifties. Hardcover edition.
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Porfirio: Tomos I-VI (Six vols.) ISBN/Cat.# 9686932011
Krauze, E. & Zerón-Medina, F.
Mexico, 1993
444 pages
$99.95
Porfirio: Volumes I-VI. A hardcover collection examining the life and times of Mexican President Porfirio Díaz. A magnificent testimony of 19th C. Mexico. Full-color illustrations on glossy paper.
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*Retrato de Gabriel García Márquez ISBN/Cat.# 8481090549
Cebrián, Juan Luis
USA, 1997
104 pages
$49.95
An extraordinary photo-biography of Latin American novelist Gabriel García Márquez, offering a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of Latin America's best-known and most highly esteemed narrator.
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**Retratos en el tiempo ISBN/Cat.# 9681903919
Fuentes, Carlos
Mexico, 1998
143 pages
$20.95
+In Portraits in Time Carlos Fuentes' words accompany his son's striking, intimate photographs of intriguing figures such as García Márquez, Audrey Hepburn, and Lola Beltrán, Jacqueline Kennedy, Carly Simon, Muhammad Ali, Antonio Saura, and others. The anecdotes and recollections combined with evocative, black and white portraits present a complete, personal look at many of the 20th centuries most extraordinary people.
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*Ricky Martin: La historia verdadera ISBN/Cat.# 9684099835
Orta, David de la
Mexico, 1997
149 pages
$14.95
The Real Story of Latin American pop music star Ricky Martin.
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**Rigoberta: La nieta de los mayas ISBN/Cat.# 8403595263
Menchú, Rigoberta
Mexico, 1998
348 pages
$19.95
Rigoberta: Niece of the Mayans is Nobel Peace Prize winner, Rigoberta Menchu's latest work. Of this amazing book, journalist Gianni Miná has written: "Rigoberta not only tells us the memories of her most recent life, the threats, provocations, fears, the small strategic victories, and the momentary political conquests, but also the reflections, ideas, and proposals, measured by her Mayan culture."
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**Rita Hayworth ISBN/Cat.# 8484030563
Miguel, Agustí de
Spain, 1998
189 pages
$6.95
Rita Hayworth was one of the most glamorous shining stars of the silver screen during the 1940's. This interesting book offers an extensive chronological biography of this intriguing woman, a section that answers frequently asked questions, such as why she changed her Spanish last name, as well as a large filmography that summarizes the many films in which she appeared. An interesting biography for adults and young adults alike.
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Se me reventó el barzón: Amparo Ochoa ISBN/Cat.# 968660846X
Bernal, Julio
Mexico, 1996
225 pages
$12.95
The Biography of Amparo Ochoa. The intriguing life story of one of Mexico's most remarkable, innovative, traditional, modern, and beloved folksingers. Black-and-white photographs.
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Su Santidad: Juan Pablo II y la historia oculta de nuestro tiempo ISBN/Cat.# 9580435375
Bernstein, Carl & Politi, M.
Colombia, 1996
616 pages
$39.95
His Holiness: John Paul II and the Hidden History of Our Time. An impressive, in-depth look the life and times of the pontiff from a historical perspective. Written by two prize-winning jounalists. Black-and-white photographs on glossy paper. Hardcover edition.
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Todo está en el juego ISBN/Cat.# 8401459036
Maclaine, Shirley
Spain, 1992
365 pages
$12.95
In It's All In the Playing Shirley Maclaine takes us through her travels from California to London, from the Pacific Northeast to the mysterious mountains of Perú, while she attempts to decipher the mystery behind what she has learned.
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**Tom Cruise ISBN/Cat.# 8484030547
Wallace y Davis
Spain, 1998
189 pages
$6.95
This book about heart-throb and acclaimed actor Tom Cruise contains an interesting and extensive biography, an interview, a list and explanation of news stories written about Tom and his wife, and a filmography that includes an analyses and description of the films he was in. Interesting reading for adults and young adults alike.
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Undécima musa, La: Guadalupe Amor ISBN/Cat.# 9681328167
Schuessler, Michael Karl
Mexico, 1997
259 pages
$28.95
The Eleventh Muse: Guadalupe Amor is a magnificent biography of the Mexican poet known affectionately as Pita. Contains numerous archival photographs.
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*Vida del almirante don Cristóbal ISBN/Cat.# 9681650468
Colón, Hernando
Mexico, 1996
80 pages
$3.95
The Life of Admiral Cristóbal is the biography of Christopher Columbus as told by his son Hernando. This volume is a small paperback similar in format to the popular fotonovelas. An affordable introduction to the life of this important figure.
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*Vida, pasión y muerte de Federico García Lorca ISBN/Cat.# 840137605X
Gibson, Ian
Spain, 1998
672 pages
$24.95
Life, Passion and Death of Federico García Lorca (1898-1936) is an extensive biography of the most celebrated Spanish poet and playwright in history. Published for the 100 year anniversary of García Lorca's birth, this extraordinary biography contains 18 pages of historical photographs. Hardcover edition.
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