Demystifying a Diva: The Truth Behind the Myth of La Lupe
Demystifying a Diva: The Truth Behind the Myth of La Lupe is Editorial Trance’s first official e-book release. We’re extremely excited to have worked with the sensational Latin entertainment journalist and biographer Juan Moreno-Velazquez for this e-book title, which was originally published in Spanish by Editorial Norma in Puerto Rico in 2003.
People kept demanding an English version and we are thrilled to announce that this detective-like investigation into one of Latin music’s most controversial legends is now available in English with a full artist discography, featured photo credits, and interviews with some of the biggest names in New York City Latin music entertainment, regarding the life of this enduring enigma–from her sudden rise, to her brilliant peak, to her tragic fall.
This e-book is available now online:
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Below are the official press releases in English and Spanish (along with web and high-res media files)
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-FOR IMMEDIATE MEDIA RELEASE-
11/8/2013
Editorial Trance
2300 5th Ave
NY, NY10037
Contact: Marlena Fitzpatrick
917-565-6983
Editorial Trance Launches the English-Language Biography, Demystifying a Diva: The Truth Behind the Myth of La Lupe
New York, NY – Acclaimed Latin entertainment journalist and author Juan Moreno-Velázquez originally published the revealing salsa biography Demystifying a Diva: The Truth Behind the Myth of La Lupe in Spanish, but demand for an English version prompted Editorial Trance—a new bilingual Latino digital publishing platform—to finally publish it as an e-book (in English) for the iBOOK, Kindle, and Nook platforms.
“Musicals and a movie project in the works…the enigmatic La Lupe endures to this day as any brilliant artist should. She was a very independent woman and much of her legacy has been scarred by slanderous, vicious rumors. Juan interviewed the people closest to her—her children, her best friend from childhood, and her salsa musical collaborators, even her lovers. If anything this biography restores to her much of the respect and dignity she was denied while she was alive, and expertly demystifies her mythical demonic side,” says editor and Editorial Trance CCO Charlie Vázquez.
“We need more daring female voices in literature, in art, in music, in politics and in life. Juan Moreno-Velázquez brilliantly captures La Lupe’s feminist struggles in the New York salsa movement in this biography, finally giving her the justice she deserves. La Lupe broke many barriers for Latinas like myself, inspiring us to be who we want to be in spite of controversy,” adds Editorial Trance CEO Marlena Fitzpatrick.
Juan Moreno-Velázquez will present the book next Friday, November 15th at 7:00 pm at Camaradas El Barrio, in New York City.
Editorial Trance is a bilingual digital publishing company (created in 2013 by Marlena Fitzpatrick and Charlie Vázquez) that seeks to expand the Latino presence in electronic publishing by producing compelling, high-quality digital books with historical and pop cultural appeal.
For more information visit www.editorialtrance.com
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-PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA- 11/08/2013
Editorial Trance
2300 5th Ave
NY, NY10037
Contact: Marlena Fitzpatrick
917-565-6983
Editorial Trance publica biografia de La Lupe en inglés: Demystifying a Diva: The Truth Behind the Myth of La Lupe
Nueva York, NY – El aclamado autor y periodista de entretenimiento latino, Juan Moreno-Velázquez originalmente publicó la reveladora biografía sobre salsa: Desmitificación de una diva: La verdad Sobre La Lupe, pero la demanda de una versión en Inglés impulsó a Editorial Trance- una nueva casa Latina de publicación digital bilingüe-a publicar finalmente dicha versión como un libro electrónico para las plataformas de iBook, Kindle y Nook.
“Entre musicales y un proyecto cinematográfico en pre-producción, el enigma de La Lupe perdura hasta nuestros días como un artista brillante debería. Ella era una mujer muy independiente y gran parte de su legado ha sido marcado por calumnias y rumores maliciosos. Juan entrevistó a las personas más cercanas a ella- sus hijos, su mejor amigo desde la infancia, sus colaboradores musicales de la salsa, e incluso sus amantes. En todo caso esta biografía restaura la dignidad y respeto que se le negó cuando estaba viva, y expertamente desmitifica su lado mítica demoníaco,” dice el editor y CCO de Editorial Trance, veterano autor Charlie Vázquez.
“Necesitamos voces femeninas más atrevidas en la literatura, en el arte, en la música, en la política y en la vida. Juan Moreno-Velázquez capta brillantemente las luchas feministas de La Lupe dentro del movimiento de la salsa en Nueva York en esta biografía. Finalmente le da la justicia que se merece. La Lupe rompió muchas barreras para Latinas como yo, inspirándonos a ser lo que queremos ser, a pesar de la controversia,” añade CEO de Editorial Trance Marlena Fitzpatrick.
Juan Moreno-Velázquez presentará el libro el próximo Viernes, 15 de noviembre a las 7:00pm en Camaradas El Barrio, Nueva York.
Editorial Trance es una editorial digital (creada en 2013 por Marlena Fitzpatrick y Charlie Vázquez), que busca ampliar la presencia latina en la publicación electrónica mediante la producción de libros digitales de alta calidad con un atractivo cultural, histórico y pop.
Para obtener más información, visite www.editorialtrance.com
