The Works of Mexican journalist, critic and political activist Carlos Monsivais at the Vancouver Public Library

The Works of Mexican journalist, critic and political activist Carlos Monsivais at the Vancouver Public Library

Carlos Monsiváis photo by homozapping.com.mx

Mexican journalist, critic and political activist Carlos Monsiváis  was born on May 4, 1938 and died on June 19th. 2010. He was known as Mexico's finest chronicler and It has been said that to understand life in Mexico you have to read Carlos Monsivais´ work.

Some of his works can be found in the Vancouver Public Library either in English or Spanish:

Mexican Postcards / Carlos Monsiváis : edited, translated and introduced by John Kraniauskas

Carlos Monsiváis : culture and chronicle in contemporary Mexico / Linda Egan.

Visit my Carlos Monsiváis Pinterest Board to learn more about him.