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  • First Edition of Carlos Fuentes' Cambio de piel; Lengthily Inscribed by Him to His Close Friend Sergio Munoz

    FUENTES, CARLOS.

    Cambio de Piel. [A Change of Skin].

    Mexico: Joaquin Mortiz 1967.

    First edition of this work which defines existentially a collective Mexican consciousness by exploring and reinterpreting the country’s myths. Octavo, original wrappers. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by the author to his close friend Sergio Munoz on the front free endpaper, “A Sergio, companero en todas los barricadas, es tu invitacion a exlorar ris ___ – tematicamente el ruindo de la “muerte climatizada” seamos realistias: sonemos lo imposible un gran abrazo de Carlos London 1968.” Fuentes met Munoz in Mexico in the 1960’s when he was dating the daughter of Fuentes’ first wife, actress Rita Macedo.  Carlos and Sergio bonded one night as they discussed the merits of one of Balzac’s novels. From there, they continued to be very close friends over the years, seeing films together, discussing literature, politics, art, and music, and enjoying food, wine, and life. Sergio Muñoz Bata writes a weekly syndicated column published in 18 newspapers across 11 countries in the hemisphere. He is also both a former Los Angeles Times editorial board member and Executive Editor of La Opinión. In very good condition. A wonderful association.

    Price: $1,250.00     Item Number: 132766

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  • First edition of La Voluntad y La Fortuna; inscribed by Carlos Fuentes

    FUENTES, CARLOS.

    La Voluntad y La Fortuna. [Destiny and Desire].

    Ciudad de México: Santillana Ediciones Generales (Alfaguara) 2008.

    First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page to his close friend Sergio Munoz. Fuentes met Munoz in Mexico in the 1960’s when he was dating the daughter of Fuentes’ first wife, actress Rita Macedo.  Carlos and Sergio bonded one night as they discussed the merits of one of Balzac’s novels. From there, they continued to be very close friends over the years, seeing films together, discussing literature, politics, art, and music, and enjoying food, wine, and life. Sergio Muñoz Bata writes a weekly syndicated column published in 18 newspapers across 11 countries in the hemisphere. He is also both a former Los Angeles Times editorial board member and Executive Editor of La Opinión. In near fine condition.

    Price: $400.00     Item Number: 133440

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  • "Power does not alter a man's character. It merely reveals it": First Edition of Carlos Fuentes' Terra Nostra; Signed by the Author

    FUENTES, CARLOS.

    Terra Nostra.

    New York: Farrar, Strauss, Giroux 1976.

    First edition of the author’s magnum opus. Octavo, original half cloth. Some foxing to the page edges in an excellent dust jacket that shows light wear. Signed and dated by the author. Translated by Margaret Sayers Peden.

    Price: $200.00     Item Number: 1922

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  • “Power does not alter a man's character. It merely reveals it": First Edition of Terra Nostra; Signed by Carlos Fuentes

    FUENTES, CARLOS.

    Terra Nostra.

    New York: Farrar, Straus, Giroux 1976.

    First edition of the author’s magnum opus. Octavo, original half cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket that shows just the lightest of wear. Signed and dated by Carlos Fuentes. Translated by Margaret Sayers Peden.

    Price: $350.00     Item Number: 1325

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