a comedy of errors Kellaway, Victoria creator Lievano, Sergio J. text ck Bogotá Kauf Books 2014 monographic eng

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152 p. : ill. ; 19 cm Colombia a comedy of errors tells the story of all forty-eight million Colombians, examining the country's history, people, culture, colombianomics and justice. It is a funny, full-colour book that became a bestseller in Colombia in the first month of its release. The book was written by British journalist Victoria Kellaway and Brit-Colombian artist and writer Sergio J. Lievano and reveals the secrets behind a nation that has drama and comedy seeped into its bloodstream. The pair study the country with an eye for detail that will surprise everyone, from the most knowledgeable reader to those who don't have a clue about the country. This lively, humour-filled book has a serious heart and makes for an ideal gift or travel companion. It contains more than 160 illustrations, caricaturing famous faces (including Shakira, Bolivar, Botero and Uribe) as well as all those ordinary Colombians fighting to survive their country's daily contradictions. Colombia a comedy of errors is an inspiring journey into the very depths of the Colombian gene and what it means for Colombians everywhere. Victoria Kellaway and Sergio J. Lievano "English version"--Cover. Includes index. Colombia Humor Colombia History Caricatures and cartoons Colombian wit and humor, Pictorial Colombia Politics and government Caricatures and cartoons Colombia Historia Caricaturas 105 F 2277 K29c 2014 986.106 9789585835405 170724 20230404130001.0 125565