{"product_id":"san-juan-noir-9781617754883","title":"San Juan Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand-new stories by: \u003c\/strong\u003eWilfredo J. Burgos Matos, Ernesto Quiñonez, Mayra Santos-Febres, José Rabelo, Luis Negrón, Yolanda Arroyo Pizarro, Ana María Fuster Lavín, Janette Becerra, Manolo Núñez Negrón, Tere Dávila, Edmaris Carazo, Alejandro Álvarez Nieves, Charlie Vázquez, and Manuel A. Meléndez. Translated by Will Vanderhyden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the introduction by \u003cstrong\u003eMayra Santos-Febres\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Puerto Rico is often portrayed as sandy beaches, casinos, luxury hotels, relaxation, and never-ending pleasure-a place that satisfies all senses and appetites.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYet the city of San Juan is much more than that. The capital of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is the oldest Spanish settlement in all the territories and colonies of the United States. Since Puerto Rico is economically dependent on the US, the financial downturn of 2008 hit us hard. Many Puerto Ricans have left the island, looking for a better life. Crime has risen and the black market has thrived. As in many crises, art, music, and literature have also flourished. Never before has there been so much literary production. We have responded to our crisis with many stories to tell. And, especially in these times, many of those stories are noir . . .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI hope these stories spark your imagination, and reveal a side of Puerto Rico otherwise obscured by the tourist trade and preconceptions. Maybe it will also pique your curiosity, and you will come visit our 'pearl of the Caribbean.'\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Akashic Books, Ltd.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/04\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781617754883\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.20w x 0.60d","brand":"Mayra Santos-Febres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43644049555637,"sku":"9781617754883","price":15.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_628dcd63-8a0e-45fb-954e-ee03853012bc.jpg?v=1708446243","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/san-juan-noir-9781617754883","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}