10 Anos Con Mafalda

Publisher Marketing: A traves de Mafalda y sus amigos, Quino reflexiona con humor critico e inteligente sobre la politica, la economia y la sociedad en general. Este volumen reune las tiras mas significativas que durante los diez anos de vida de Mafalda aparecieron tanto en los diarios como en los libros publicados por Quino. Las tiras se encuentran divididas por personajes y por tema (la escuela, las vacaciones), lo cual da a los lectores una vision distinta de las aventuras de estos entranables personajes. En esta nueva edicion de coleccion, los lectores gozaran con las angustias de Felipe al momento de ir a la escuela; con los chismes de Susanita, quien parece saber todo lo que ocurre con la gente y animales del barrio; las bestialidades de Manolito, administrador, mercadologo y heredero del prospero y celebre almacen Don Manolo; Miguelito y sus eternos conflictos existenciales; de Libertad y sus esfuerzos por llevar una vida simple; o de las ocurrencias de Guille, que pueden ir desde la creacion del Gato-lupa, hasta darle propina a los gigantes que se encargan de dejar las manchas en las paredes del hogar. A medio siglo de que irrumpieran en la vida de los lectores, Mafalda y sus amigos se mantienen tan jovenes y vigentes como siempre. English Description Through Mafalda and her friends, Quino reflects with critical, intelligent humor about politics, economy, and society in general. This volume gathers the most significant comic strips which appeared in the newspapers as well as in the books published by Quino during Mafalda s ten years of life. In this newly edited collection, readers will enjoy Felipe's anguish at schooltime; Susanita s gossip, as she seems to know all that is happening with the people and animals in the neighborhood; the stupidity of Manolito, the administrator, marketing specialist, and heir to the prosperous Don Manolo grocery store; Miguelito and his eternal existential conflicts; Libertad and her efforts at leading a simple life; or the adventures of Guille, which can range from the creation of Magnifying-cat all the way to giving tips to the giants who are in charge of leaving stains on the house walls. Half a century after bursting into readers lives, Mafalda and her friends are as young and vibrant as ever. Joaquin Salvador LavadoQuinowas born in Mendoza, Argentina, in 1932. He discovered his vocation at the early age of three, guided by his uncle, who was also an artist. After finishing his schooling, he entered the Mendoza School of Fine Arts. Tired of painting urns, he decided he wanted to draw comic strips and humor. His first book, Quino s World, appeared in 1963. One year later, one of his most famous characters (and comics), Mafalda, made her debut in Leoplan magazine. His humor books have been published in several languages and in countries around the world. "