Legends en espaņol by People En Espanol, En Espanol People

Synopsis

A gorgeous and timeless bilingual hardcover book immortalizing 100 iconic Hispanic legends in entertainment through photos and essays.

It's the single most powerful entertainment print media for the Hispanic market. And now, People en Español, the #1 Spanish-language magazine in the U.S., presents a historic book in both English and Spanish about the Hispanic Diaspora-and 100 of its best-known faces in entertainment.

From Jennifer Lopez to Celia Cruz, People en Español has gathered the fascinating life stories of 100 Hispanic entertainment icons. At once personal and universal, this timeless book celebrates all the generations and diverse cultures of Hispanics in America.

Brimming with vivid descriptions, touching personal statements, and full-color images throughout, this masterwork is sure to intrigue, enlighten, and inspire.

Criticas

Since its debut in 1996, People en español has become the most popular Spanish-language magazine in the United States, reaching nearly six million readers with each monthly issue. Its coverage of the current trends, styles, gossip, and human-interest stories in the Hispanic entertainment world has made it essential to Spanish-language library collections. In this beautifully illustrated bilingual title, the magazine capitalizes on its vast resources to honor 100 of the most beloved and successful entertainers in the Hispanic world. This book captures the diversity of Spanish-speaking entertainment in the 20th century, with selections representing all entertainment forms-film, theater, dance, and music-all ages, and all nationalities, from Argentina to the United States. Arranged alphabetically, the entries briefly summarize the background, career highlights, and uniqueness of each legend. Pull-out quotes and stunning images capture the essence of these icons. Hard to put down, it will engage, inform, and entertain Hispanic and non-Hispanic alike. Highly recommended for all public libraries, special libraries with film and audio visual collections, and all general bookstores.-Yolanda J. Cuesta, Cuesta MultiCultural Consulting, Sacramento, CA

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Biography

People en Español debuted in 1996 and now reaches 5.9 million readers with each issue. It combines coverage of entertainment with articles on fashion and beauty, as well as human interest stories.