A-Ztec - by Emmanuel Valtierra (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Chocolatl
and Axolotl
Guacamole
and Quetzacoatl.
Open up this treasury
Aztec words--
from A to Z!

From singular artist Emmanuel Valtierra comes a spectacular introduction to twenty-six words,
concepts, and gods central to Aztec and Mexican culture, presented in both English and Spanish.

Review Quotes

"Valtierra maintains a pleasant cadence from verse to verse thanks to an evenhanded approach, ranging from softly deferential...to dizzily humorous... overall, this alphabet chronicle shares its enthusiasm for language rather generously. Employing an Aztec codex style, the artist injects an anarchic spirit into his colorful artwork. Merrily edifying."

About the Author

Emmanuel Valtierra is a Texan Mexican illustrator. He studied graphic design at the Visual Arts Faculty in Monterrey, Nuevo León. Since 2016, he has focused on creating different projects related to the Aztec culture, among which stands out Codex Valtierra that won the Sidewise Award for Alternate History in 2018. Through his work, he intends to instill Mexican pre-Hispanic cultures and to show its ancestral arts to new generations.
Illustrator residence: San Antonio, TX