Las Glorias del Tal Rius

by Rius

In going through the pages of this book, you will relive Rius' great comic strips, Los Supermachos y Los agachados, and the humor magazines that he created, such as La Garrapata, El Chahuistle y El Chamuco. This book revives the author's mischievous, fictional heroes- heroes who embody Mexico's rich traditions and who are also deeply rooted in its popular culture. A masterful portrait of daily life, this Rius collection is composed of speech, customs and collective dreams, past and present, and playful satire.

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Rius was the pseudonym of Eduardo del Río García, the internationally acclaimed Mexican caricaturist and editorial cartoonist whose innovative work established a new field in comic strips: the political and documentary cartoon-book.