LAS GLORIAS DEL GRAN PÚAS
by Garibay, Ricardo
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Very good plus.
- Seller
-
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
México, D. F., Barcelona, Buenos Aires: Editorial Grijalbo, 1978. First edition (stated). Very good plus.. Narrative photobook of the story of boxing great Ruben "El Puas" Olivares. Written in a series of "rounds," journalist Garibay interviews Olivares, romanticizing the boxer's life, fights, and hedonistic exploits. The story is accompanied by numerous photo illustrations, including candid snapshots of Olivares in and out of the ring. The work was later adapted into a movie starring Olivares as himself. OCLC located three holdings. A very scarce and fascinating publication. 8'' x 9''. Original color illustrated wrapper. Fourteen full-page black-and-white illustrations. 46, [2] pages. In Spanish. Light wear to edges; sticker removal to rear cover. Hinges a little tender. Else clean and sound.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brian Cassidy Bookseller at Type Punch Matrix (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 40343
- Title
- LAS GLORIAS DEL GRAN PÚAS
- Author
- Garibay, Ricardo
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good plus.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition (stated)
- Publisher
- Editorial Grijalbo
- Place of Publication
- México, D. F., Barcelona, Buenos Aires
- Date Published
- 1978
- Keywords
- Photobook,Photography,Sports,20th century,Artist's Book,Latino/a/x Author,Latin America
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Brian Cassidy Bookseller at Type Punch Matrix
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About the Seller
Brian Cassidy Bookseller at Type Punch Matrix
Biblio member since 2004
Silver Spring, Maryland
About Brian Cassidy Bookseller at Type Punch Matrix
Brian Cassidy Bookseller is the counterculture department of Type Punch Matrix, a rare book firm founded in 2019 by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. BCB @ TPM specializes in the avant garde in all its various guises, including: The Beats; artists' books; poetry; small journals and magazines (especially those associated with the Mimeo Revolution); modern and contemprary art; photography; music; archives and appraisals; as well as vernacular, folk, and outsider books of all kinds. We are always looking to purchase books within my areas of interest, from single titles to collections. Please inquire. We are open by appointment and are easily accessible by public transit.
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- First Edition
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