In this nostalgic journey to the Mexico of the mid-nineteen hundreds, we are called together to pay a new type of homage to an idol of the people. A man who captivated many a generation and is sure to continue captivating generations to come, a man whose tragic death is engraved on the heart and mind of many Mexicans. Carlos Monsiváis, renowned for his thorough essays and cutting critiques, for his versatility as an author and actor, brings us an in-depth analysis of the golden age of Mexican cinema and an intimate portrayal of the man behind the celebrity. Description in Spanish: En este libro, que nos transporta con nostalgia al Mexico de mediados del siglo XX, le rinde un nuevo homenaje al idolo del pueblo, quien ha cautivado a varias generaciones y continua vigente, y cuya tragica muerte se ha incrustado en la memoria y el corazon de muchos mexicanos. Carlos Monsivais, ensayista riguroso, autor polifacetico, critico acido y reconocido actor de la vida actual de nuestro pais, hace un analisis exhaustivo del personaje y de la epoca de oro del cine mexicano para proporcionarnos un libro entranable....