The Real Story of the Superheroes

Dulce Pinzon (1974)

Synopsis

Mexican photographer Dulce Pinzón honors Mexican immigrant workers in New York with a compelling series that casts these individuals as everyday heroes. The book presents color photographs of workers in their professional environments, dressed as iconic American and Mexican superheroes. Each image is accompanied by a short text revealing the worker's "secret identity," their hometown in Mexico, and the weekly remittances sent to their families, highlighting the essential economic exchange between the U.S. and Mexico. Pinzón’s work underscores the often-overlooked contributions of immigrant labor to both economies and their enduring commitment to their communities.

Book Details

ISBN-10:
8415118244
ISBN-13:
9788415118244
PUBLISHER:
Editorial RM
YEAR:
2012
EDITION:
1
BINDING:
Hardcover
PAGES:
52 pages
SIZE:
27 x 27 cm (approx.)
LANGUAGE:
English

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The Real Story of the Superheroes

Dulce Pinzon (1974)

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