Barcelona: Random House Mondadori, 2006. second edition. 107p., h.c. [Essay. The award-winning author reflects on the human experience. Echenique’s honors include the Premio Nacional de Narrativa (Spain) 1998 for “Reo de nocturnidad”, Premio Planeta 2002 for “El huerto de mi amada” and Premio Grinzane Cavour (Italy) 2002 for “La amigdalitis..... More about Entre la soledad y el amor
Lima: Fondo Editorial de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2012. 2nd ed. Paperback. 549p., biblio., toponymic index, b&w photos, b&w ill., b&w maps, diagrams, notes. Ethno-history. Second edition of this study on the development of prehispanic cities in the Andes, focusing on Peru. Studies how ancient civilizations settled, organized..... More about Ciudad y territorio en los Andes; contribuciones a la historia del urbanismo prehispánico
Lima: Red para el Desarrollo de la Ciencias Sociales en el Perú, 2006. first edition. Paperback. 215p., notes, biblio. [Crit. Examines the growth of an autobiographic tradition in Peruvian literature, and how it signifies a stronger national identity. On Chocano, López Albújar and Arguedas as antecedents, and Ribeyro, Vargas Llosa..... More about El Perú en la memoria; Sujeto y nación en la escritura autobiográfica
Lima: Alfaguara, Santillana Ediciones Generales, 2005. first edition. Paperback. 170p., bibliography, b&w ill. [Novel. Iwasaki is the author of numerous short story collections, including “Tres noches de corbata” (1987), “A Troya, Helena” (1993) and “Inquisiciones peruanas” (1997). He has also written the novel, “Libro de mal amor” (2001).]. More about Neguijón
Lima: Universidad Ricardo Palma, Editorial Universitaria, 2009. 1st ed. Paperback. 239p., index, bibl., wrps. "Descripción del Virreinato del Perú" contains a detailed account of Peru during the 17th century, written by Pedro de León Portocarrero. A Jewish merchant from Portugal, he describes the cities, geography, economic activity and customs of..... More about Descripción del Virreinato del Perú
Lima: Ministerio de Cultura, 2011. 1st ed. Paperback. Introduction by Antonio Melis. 330p., b&w photos, facsim., notes. 7 Ensayos is considered the apical work of Peruvian writer, journalist, political scientist and sociologist José Carlos Mariátegui. It was published in Lima, in 1928, and made its author one of the most..... More about 7 ensayos de interpretación de la realidad peruana
Lima: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 1996. first edition. Paperback. 320p., wrps. Compilation of critical essays on one of the most read writers of the second half of the 20th century in Peru In addition to texts where the author reflects on his own literary work, critical readings are included..... More about Asedios a Julio Ramón Ribeyro
Lima: Fondo Editorial del Congreso del Perú, 2007. first edition. Paperback. 645p., notes, biblio., tables. [Women in history. Collected studies on the perception and participation of women in politics, religion and community in the prehispanic era, colonial Peru, and modern times. Examines social roles, laws pertaining to women and family..... More about La mujer en la historia del Perú (siglos XV al XX); Pres. by Mercedes Cabanillas Bustamant
Lima: Centro de la Mujer Peruana Flora Tristán, Lluvia Editores, 2005. first edition. Paperback. 77p., wrps. [Poetry. By the author of the poetry collections “Noches de Adrenalina” (1981) and the narrative works “Todo orgullo humea la noche,” “Por que hacen tanto ruido?”, “Las dos caras del deseo,” and “Pista falsa.”]..... More about Noches de adrenalina
Lima: Fondo Editorial de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2011. 1st ed. Paperback. 415p., biblio, onomastic index, toponymic index, image index, color and b&w ill., tables, notes. [History. First extensive study dedicated to the drawings of “Relación del viaje de fray Diego de Ocaña por el Nuevo Mundo (1599-1605)..... More about Imágenes contra el olvido; el Perú colonial en las ilustraciones de fray Diego de Ocaña
Lima: Textual Pueblo Magico, (Novelistas de Hoy), 2015. First Edition. Paperback. 433p., wrps. "El cazador ausente" is an account of a generation caught up in the politics of their country, Peru. The narrative follows a group of friends in the 1970s -- all of whom are poets, writers and aspiring..... More about El cazador ausente
Lima: Fondo Editorial de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2012. 2nd ed. Paperback. 259p., illus., facsimiles, tables, graphics, bibl., wrps. In "PROFETAS DEL ODIO", Gonzalo Portocarrero analyzes the armed conflict in Peru and its deepest roots, particularly the Maoist terrorist organization known as the Shining Path. He also studies..... More about Profetas del odio; raíces culturales y líderes de Sendero Luminoso
Barcelona: Alfaguara, 2016. First Edition. Paperback. 409p., wrps. "La noche de los alfileres" is a thrilling crime novel set in Lima in the 1990s that tells the story of four friends who recall an event from their adolescence that only they know about: the death of their teacher. In the..... More about La noche de los alfileres
Lima: Instituto de Estudios Peruanos, (Lecturas para la Escuela, 40), 2015. First Reprint. Paperback. 46p., illus., wrps. "Cuentos de los Andes" contains three children's stories on life in the Andes, including: "El zorro enamorado de la luna", "Mama raiguana" and "Los hermanos Ayar". Contiene tres cuentos titulados: "El zorro enamorado de..... More about Cuentos de los Andes
Lima: Instituto de Estudios Peruanos, (Lectura para la Escuela, 39), 2015. First Edition. Paperback. 36p., illus., wrps. "El origen de los hombres y otros cuentos del antiguo Peru" contains six stories about the history and identity of ancient Peru, entitled: "The origin of man," "When the sea flooded the earth,"..... More about El origen de los hombres y otros cuentos del antiguo Peru
Lima: Pontificia y Civil de Lima, 2015. First Edition. Paperback. 249p., wrps. "Renovación en continuidad: a los 50 años del Vaticano II" is a collection of articles on the history of the Vatican. Examines fundamental themes of the four constitutions, analyzing the mission of the laity in the Church and..... More about Renovación en continuidad: a los 50 años del Vaticano II
Lima: Universidad de San Martín de Porres, 2011. 1st ed. Paperback. 420p., b&w ill., facsim., maps, graphs, charts, diagrams, tables, stats., notes. "El virrey Francisco de Toledo y su tiempo" is a detailed study of Viceroy Francisco de Toledo (1515-1582), a controversial figure responsible for the creation of the legal/institutional..... More about El virrey Francisco de Toledo y su tiempo: proyecto de gobernabilidad, el imperio hispano, la...
Miami: Alfaguara, 2016. First Edition. Paperback. 313p., wrps. "Cinco Esquinas" tells the story of a world threatened by cynicism, ambition, moral misery and violence, through which Vargas Llosa creates a portrait of Peru in the 1990s. The narrative centers around characters from various social environments affected by the fear caused..... More about Cinco esquinas
Barcelona: Editorial Anagrama, (Col. Argumentos; 471), 2014. 1st ed. Paperback. 92p., h.c. Prologue by Renato Poma. More about La literatura es mi venganza
Lima: Editorial Planeta Perú, Editorial Seix Barral, 2011. 1st ed. 86p., h.c. More about La literatura es mi venganza; Prologue by Renato Poma
Lima: Fondo Editorial Universidad San Martín de Porres, 2015. First Edition. Hardcover. 509p., photos, illus., boards. "MATES : CORPUS ICONOGRÁFICO PERÚ PREHISPÁNICO" is a photographic collection of more than 1200 mates, or Andean folk art made from gourds, from different Hispanic cultures in Peru. Printed on couche paper, full color..... More about MATES : CORPUS ICONOGRÁFICO PERÚ PREHISPÁNICO