Books and DVDs
Many unusual & hard to find books on Day-of-the-Dead
2nd
release from Chronicle Books!
Mexican CALENDAR
GIRLS
by Angela Villalba |
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Filled
with 150 of the most famous, rare and beautiful calendar images which
were produced during the time of Frida and Diego. These "giveaway"
advertising calendars boasted sexy girls, macho girls and girls in regional,
ethnic dress. The book gives credit to the known and unknown artists
who created such nostalgic treasures. This is the first book on the
subject. Written in English and Spanish.
Autographed book B4020 $19.95
Autographed book dedicated
to the person you request.
B4021 $19.95
E-mail the name of the person you want mentioned in the autograph within 24 hours
of placing your order to:
(Otherwise a standard autographed copy will be shipped.) |
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Box
of 30 Post Cards with
selected calendar images from the book
2 each of 15 designs
These must now be purchased from your local bookstore.
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Blank
Journal
Decorative lined pages.
B4023 $9.95 (out) |
Angela Villalba
Owner of Reign Trading Company &
MexicanSugarSkull.com
Mexican Calendar Girls is her first book. |
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you enjoy vintage Mexican items - visit our website: MexicanCalendarGirl.Com |
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| Mexican Folk Art coloring book Rich in beauty and originality, Mexican folk art has roots that extend back to ancient times. This collection of designs come from pottery, amate paper, carved wood, papel picado, Huichol yarn paintings, textiles and tree of lives.
We've included it in our book selection just for the wonderful Day of the Dead skull on top of an intricate papel picado cut out. There is only one Day of the Dead image in this book, but the other 29 images are all good and challenging
for the coloring book enthusiast. This is not just a little kid's coloring book! Flipping through it is like taking a short
quick trip to Mexico and enjoying the great folk art shops from San Miguel de Allende to Oaxaca!
A2009 $4 each (out of stock) |
Day of the Dead paper dolls
16 pages of wonderfully imaginative Mexican costumes for the skeleton man and woman paper dolls. Outfits are all bright, whimsical and include a "tipico" china poblana dance outfit, a variety of catrina costumes,
a Frida & Diego outfit, Mexican charro, mariachi, bride & groom and typical village outfits.
The book comes with ofrenda altar items to make your own altar. Cut out the candles, Day of the Dead bread, flowers, sugar skulls, incense, tree-of-life, mole and hot chocolate and fold them up to decorate around the paper dolls.
Make a YouTube video or classroom project with these paper dolls using a camera or your cell phone! You have lots of options
to make an interesting story line with all the props - including a boa, umbrella, sombreros, fruit baskets and more!
Cute gift for adults and kids alike!
A2010 $10 each |
Mexican Folk Art Tattoos
Temporary tattoos are fun for Day of the Dead!
Booklet comes with four colorful tattoos: a folk art armadillo,
Day of the Dead sugar skull, 2 skeletons carrying a coffin,
and a Huichol deer. The skull tattoo is 2" x 3" and is really
cool.
Tattoos are waterproof and can withstand soap and water. For kids of all ages!
A1208 $1.50 each booklet |
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| Michoacan
- B4001 $28.95 |
Mexico
City - B4003 $28.95 |
Yucatan - B4013 $28.95 |
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Andrade is the author & photographer of these fascinating, self-published
books on Day-0f-the-Dead. She has spent years in different states
of Mexico, observing the different regional ways the holiday is celebrated.
The excellent photos make you feel like you're right there! Information
is accurate and interesting for people who love the Mexican traditions.
Bilingual text. A must for your library or school! |
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| Oaxaca
- B4002 $28.95 |
Puebla
- B4011 $28.95 |
Day of the Dead - A Passion of Life - Another great photo and research book by Mary Andrade, this time on the P'urhepecha indigenous people of Michoacan. 200 pages,11 x 9 inches, paperback. B4015 $29.95 |
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Hacienda toy theater - Theatro de Mexico - folk art toy theater by Bunny Pierce Huffman
Whimsical, multidimensional scene of Mexican life circa 1900 enacted by skeleton figures. Study foldout sets (with 18 die-cut scored, stand-up props & figures) are easily assembled with a little tape. Sets can be fastened together to form a hexagonal theater or mounted as 3 separate stages. Cigar box-style packaging with 3 foldout stage sets, each measuring 16 x 9 3/4", 18 punch-out props & figures, and 6-page bilingual booklet.
A1261 $25 |
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Day
of the Dead in Oaxaca,
35 minute VHS Video or new DVD, filmed by Angela
Villalba, edited by Carlex. Close-up look at the open air markets, preparations,
ofrenda making and the cemetery vigil in Oaxaca.
DVD disc B4007 $39 (out)
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Cronicas y Leyendas Dia de Muertos
Rare "street style" paperback sold each year in Mexico City
during Day of the Dead (in Spanish only). Short essays covering the
history of the holiday, trivia, ofrendas, legends, regional celebrations
of different states of Mexico, poems, La Catrina, Posada, Ancient
& Colonial "muertos" traditions.
5.5 x 8.4 inches, 80 pages
B4004 $15 |
The Skeleton
at the Feast:
The Day of the Dead in Mexico
by Elizabeth Carmichael
The best book
on the holiday. Covers history & traditional artistry associated
with Day of the Dead.
160 pages,11 x 9 inches, paperback.
B4008 $34.95 |
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