Made In Mexico Book Launch Event at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena CA Friday, September 21, 2018
Meet the Luis I. Reyes and Mexican American Actor, Jorge Rivero
Los Angeles — Made In Mexico: Hollywood South of the Border by Luis I. Reyes is the first and only book to document the Hollywood films shot in Mexico since 1914 to the present. It also captivates with the creative and cultural influences exerted on the film industries of both nations.
Author Luis I. Reyes is a recognized film historian and film publicist who specializes in the history and contributions of ethnic minorities in films. (Hispanics in Hollywood, Hawaii Movie and TV Book).
Made In Mexico makes for fascinating reading on a virtually ignored and untouched subject, despite the fact that just about every major leading actor and director in Hollywood has made films in Mexico.
“Over the course of having worked on 10 Hollywood films in Mexico as a unit publicist,” explained Reyes, “I came to know many of the Mexican artists and technicians and they told me of the many Hollywood productions filmed in their country. Lately, I realized there was little information on these movies. There were plenty of books on Mexican Cinema but not one book on Hollywood films made in Mexico.”
Reyes decided to start gathering information and with the accessibility of the Internet and DVD’s, he was able to view many of the films, complete the research and write the book.
“It took three years to write with the help of many people and another two years to find a publisher through the perseverance of my literary agent Leticia Gomez.”
Jorge Rivero Photo: S.Gonzalez
Legendary Mexican Leading man Jorge Rivero (Rio Lobo, Soldier Blue and more than 100 Mexican film credits) along with the author will be presenting a talk and book-signing event at Vromans Bookstore in Pasadena, California on Friday, September 21, 7:00 p.m. as part of the celebration for Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month. Rivero contributed the foreword to the book.
Lavishly illustrated, Made In Mexico, retails for $19.95 and is published by Hal Leonard/Applause books.
To reserve a book, call Vroman’s at (626) 449-5320 as soon as possible to ensure the quantity of books. Reyes will and Rivero will be on hand to autograph books.
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