Los peculiares libros de Álvaro Leonor Ochoa

Presents and discusses work of "extravagant" writer, poet and philosopher (1888-1953) who burst forth on Guadalajara literary scene in 1930s. Opening study reveals what little biographical information could be gleaned about him, and critical response to his work. Catalog presents about 50 of his books, of increasing graphic and artistic complexity, each entry containing full-color facsimile of cover, along with physical description, contents and selected fragment of text. High quality reproductions on heavy paper.