Cover of El día que cambió la noche

Book 2016

El día que cambió la noche

Publisher
Grijalbo
Language
Spanish
Published
2016
  • Nightlife
  • History
  • Social life and customs

Reconstructs lost age in Mexico City nightlife--thriving burlesque hall business that was reduced to rubble in 1985 earthquake. Based on his own memories and writings and interviews with show biz figures like Lin May, Olga Breeskin, Hector Suarez and others, offers intimate history of emblematic places and ambiences. Author was editor of Mexican "gentleman's magazine" Su Otro Yo in 1970s.