Paco Taibo

Ezra Alcazar

Paco Ignacio Taibo II is one of the foremost crime fiction writers in the Spanish-speaking world. In 2019 he was named head of Mexico's Fondo de Cultura Económica, effectively a minister of literary culture. He is also the director of the acclaimed Semana Negra de Gijón, a literary festival in Spain. He is a tireless social activist, historian, and author of the bestselling biography of Che Guevara, "Guevara Also Known as Che." He has written more than 40 books, some named “Best Books of the Year” by the New York Times, Le Monde and the Los Angeles Times. His most recent book is "Pancho Villa."

Awards: Premio Grijalbo de Novela 1982, Premio Café Gijón 1986, Premio Nacional de Historia INAH 1986, Premio Francisco Javier Clavijero 1987, Premio Hammett 1988, Premio Latinoamericano de Novela Policíaca y Espionaje, Premio Hammett 1991, Premio Planeta México1992, Premio Hammett 1994, Trophée 813, Premio Bancarella 1998, Premio Bellas Artes de Narrativa Colima para Obra Publicada 2007, Premio Corsario Negro 2011, Medalla de acero al Mérito Histórico Capitán Alonso de León 2012

Communities: Hispanic or Latinx

Pancho Villa

Mexico's beloved crime writer, biographer, and historian takes us on a rollicking ride through the life of this charismatic and controversial revolutionary leader, unveiling secrets that highlight Villa's decisive role in his country's transition to modern statehood.

UA Library/Special Collections (Seats 110)  
Sun, Mar 16, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
History / Biography
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelist: Paco Taibo
Moderator: Ernesto Portillo Jr.

For the Love of the Book

Evan Friss, author of “The Bookshop”; Paco Taibo, head of Mexico’s Fondo de Cultura Económica and director of Spain’s Semana Negra de Gijón literary festival; and Abra McAndrew, Tucson Festival of Books’ executive director, discuss what drives their passion for books and book culture.

Integrated Learning Center Room 150 (Seats 155, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 16, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
History / Biography
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Evan Friss, Abra McAndrew, Paco Taibo
Moderator: Helene Woodhams

Books:

Pancho Villa

A Revolutionary Life
History / Biography
Seven Stories Press
August 2024
ISBN 9781644212219
1008 pages

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The Mexican Autumn of the Tlatelolco Massacre
History / Biography
Seven Stories Press
October 2019
ISBN 9781609808495
144 pages