Loteria » (New Edition)

Ilan Stavans is Lewis-Sebring Professor of Latin American and Latino Culture at Amherst College. His books include On Borrowed Words: A Memoir of Language, The Essential Ilan Stavans, and The Hispanic Condition.

Mexico City-native Stavans (Latin American and Latino culture, Amherst College) provides an insightful look at La Lotería, the Mexican game of chance, through an examination of the game's roots and social significance. The text features the colorful images of a new Lotería set created by Phoenix artist Teresa Villegas, illustrating riddles created by Stavans to challenge the reader. The complete text appears in both English and Spanish. No subject index. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR