Martin Prechtel Books
Secrets of the Talking Jaguar
Twenty-five years ago, a young musician and painter named Martin Prechtel wandered through the brilliant landscapes of Mexico and Guatemala. Arriving at Santiago Atitlan, a Tzutujil Mayan village o...
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The Disobedience of the Daughter of the Sun
Interpretation of a centuries old Guatemalan tale.
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Long Life, Honey in the Heart
By Martin Prechtel Illustrated By Martin Prechtel
Martín Prechtel continues the narrative of his unique life in Santiago, Atitlan in Long Life, Honey in the Heart, an eloquent memoir replete with the subtle intelligence and sophistication of...
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Stealing Benefacio's Roses
Following the acclaimed Secrets of The Talking Jaguar and Long Life, Honey in the Heart, this is an expansive, lyrical novel in the tradition of indigenous oral storytelling. Based on the author's...
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The Disobedience of the Daughter of the Sun
Author and illustrator Martín Prechtel is internationally known for his explorations of ancient folklore and uncovering the lessons therein for modern readers. In The Disobedience of the Daugh...
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