2nd release from Chronicle Books!

Mexican CALENDAR GIRLS

by Angela Villalba

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.)

Michoacan - B4001 $28.95

Mexico City - B4003 $28.95

Yucatan - B4013 $28.95

Mary 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!

Oaxaca - B4002 $28.95

Puebla - B4011 $28.95

Puro Muerto

Art Book by famous Mexican woodcut print artist, Artemio Rodriguez, and 20 of his artist friends!

Variety of Day of the Dead prints & drawings to celebrate Death... traditional & contemporary.
Hardcover 5.5" x 8" | Approx 80 pages
Very nice gift!

B4024 $38

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)

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

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