Publisher | Bantam USA |
ISBN 13 | 9780385420174 |
ISBN 10 | 038542017X |
Book Description | INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico blends poignant romance, bittersweet wit, and delicious recipes. This classic love story takes place on the |
About the Author | LAURA ESQUIVEL woninternational acclaim for Like Water for Chocolate (Como agua para chocolate), originally published in 1990. The film based on the book, with a screenplay by Laura Esquivel, swept the Ariel awards of the Mexican Academy of Motion Pictures, winning eleven in all, and went on to become the largest grossing foreign film ever released in the United States. In 1994 Like Water for Chocolate won the prestigious ABBY award, which is given annually by the American Booksellers Association. The book has been translated into thirty languages and there are over three million copies in print worldwide. Ms. Esquivel lives in Mexico. Read more |
Language | English |
Author | Esquivel Laura |
Language | English |
Publication Date | 1995 |
Number of Pages | 256 |
Like Water for Chocolate: A Novel in Monthly Installments with Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies