{"product_id":"9788412585865","title":"La Cibeles for sale","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLa Cibeles For Sale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is the first anthology that collects, organizes, and contextualizes the best April Fools' pranks—or \"inocentadas\"—published in the Spanish press since the mid-19th century. Readers will discover how newspapers have squeezed their ingenuity to trick their readers every Holy Innocents' Day, offering a fun and rigorous journey through the history of journalistic humor in Spain. An easy-to-read work that combines entertainment with solid documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the mid-19th century, Spanish newspapers have taken advantage of Holy Innocents' Day (December 28) to launch pranks and fake news stories to surprise their readers. However, a systematic collection of these pranks had never been compiled before. This book selects, organizes, and contextualizes the most notable ones, offering an entertaining and well-documented look at how the media has used humor and irony to deceive the public for over a century. The work does not just collect the jokes, but also explains the historical and social context in which they arose, allowing the reader to understand the evolution of this journalistic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical pranks published in the Spanish press.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of humor and satire in journalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEvolution of journalistic pranks from the 19th century to the present day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial and cultural context of the most famous pranks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnthology and analysis of fake news for humorous purposes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at lovers of humor, fans of the history of journalism, and readers interested in Spanish popular culture. It will also be attractive to those who enjoy curious and well-documented collections that combine entertainment with historical rigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique and documented view of an underexplored journalistic tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHours of entertainment through witty and surprising pranks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and social context that enriches the understanding of each prank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn enjoyable journey through the evolution of humor in the Spanish press.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Burgueño, José Manuel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones Torre de Lis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Humor related to television programs, humor collections and anthologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Literatura Abierta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 244\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Cibeles For Sale is an original and necessary work for those who wish to learn about a little-known facet of Spanish journalism. Its rigorous yet accessible approach makes it ideal reading for both the curious and students of humor and communication. The selection of pranks, accompanied by context that gives them meaning, guarantees an entertaining and enriching experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES TORRE DE LIS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406806475099,"sku":"9788412585865","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841258586.jpg?v=1781841656","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412585865","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}