About this title: This Third World perspective on the First World sees nothing but folly, lies, terror, and misuse of power. Galeano is one of Latin America's most respected historians, and his trenchant analysis of a world-turned-upside-down teaches as it entertains. A New York Times Notable Book for 2000.
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Edition: Later printing
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Picador, New York
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780312420314ISBN:0312420315
Description: NEW. A Primer for the Looking-Glass World. 358pp. 21 cm. Red wrappers with yellow backstrip. Translated by Mark Fried. With engravings by José Guadalupe Posada. Includes bibliographical references and an index. "In a series of mock lesson plans, the author of the incomparable Memory of Fire trilogy provides an eloquent, passionate, funny and shocking exposé of our first-world priveleges and assumptions. From a master class in 'The Impunity of Power' to a seminar on 'The Sacred Car'--with tips ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Picador USA
Date Published: 2001-10-01
ISBN-13:9780312420314ISBN:0312420315
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Picador
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780312420314ISBN:0312420315
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Metropolitan Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780805063752ISBN:0805063757
Description: Posada, Jose' Near Fine. Advance Uncorrected Proof. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 357pp Gold colored softcover at this point. Collectible. An indictment of the 1st world in lessons. Engravings are here. Slightest edgewear. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Metropolitan Books/Henry Holt and Company, LLC, NY
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780805063752ISBN:0805063757
Description: Dust Jacket Design By Raquel Jaramillo; Dust Jacket Illustration By Jose Guadalupe Posada; Book Design By Kelly S. Too;... Fine in Fine Dust Jacket in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author x, 358pp. Black faux quarter-cloth, dark red paper boards, gilt spine lettering, blindstamped front cover design, cream endpapers. Dust jacket price 24.00. SIGNED BY AUTHOR to half-title page. 'Eduardo Hughes Galeano (born September 3, 1940) is an Uruguayan journalist whose books have been ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Picador
Date Published: 2001-10-05
ISBN-13:9780312420314ISBN:0312420315
Description: Very Good. Very good condition, all pages intact w/o any marks or writing. Most items ships same day w/ FREE delivery confirmation. Great Feedback! read more
"a statement that stands out for me is when he describes a bureaucrat from Latin America who says (and i'm paraphrasing): "having traffic jams is a great sign of progress""
"An awesome, wry book from this prolific writer from Uraguay. Here, he takes a gander at the "first world" and all its consumerism, brutality, exploitation, and ideologies. then, he determines that, in the first world, everything is upside down. The little "aside" boxes are alternatley hilarious and horrendous. He is adept at using everyday reality--contradictions, violence, and absurdist extremes--to turn the reader onto radical ideas and new thought directions. Recommended!"
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