"This volume should be required reading for any undergraduate or graduate course in ethnic studies." -Dr. George Sanchez, president of the American Studies Association.

Chon Noriega, Editor of Chicanos in Film, dares to create a book that reveals the culture, philosophy, corazon, affirmation, sangre, and issues of contemporary Chicano Films. Pues, what are you waiting for? Buy it and learn how Richard "Cheech" Marin threw stereotypes on their head and how Frances Salome Espana creates films on her own terms.

Harry Gamboa, Jr. is perhaps the most important figure in what could loosely be termed the Chicano avant-garde art movement. His work, however, is grounded in a histories of political activism and Chicano social movement. This book is exciting on many levels. Indeed, it showcases Gamboa's role as a truly interdisciplinary thinker, writer, and visual artist. A must have book!

Inciting debate wherever He goes, Manuel Ocampo has been, for years, creating thought provoking paintings in and around the L.A area, in addition to International exhibitions . The use of Taboo symbols, such as the swastika, have landed Him in some hot water; after a curator viewed His work, He was refused a promised place in Documenta 9, for instance.Stylisticly, His work is reminiscent of the seedier side of Juxtapoz-esque painters but maintains a raw and expressive-almost folk art-element.Unlike orthodox lowbrow-ers (a should-be oxymoron eh?), His work touches upon contemporay issues in art: issues regarding multi-culturalism( He was born and raised in the Phillepines , employed at an early age as a painter of traditional religious imagery sold to tourists ), culturaly designated "evil" symbology, and the element which alienates Robert Williams fans the most: Art about art; the process and its ramifications.His work has an incredibly scatological quality to it which simultaneously repels and attracts.Unlike many practitioners of the subversive ,Ocampo employs solid reasoning for this practice; showcased well in the interview that book-ends this quality number.Along with the interview, Kevin Powers' essay provides the standout in the text dept. Well reproduced color plates are many, providing a well worth-it view of Manuel Ocampos' twisted yet highly intelligent world.

This is an anthology of essays about Latino representations in the media. Most of the authors are Latino; some are Anglo. The book is very gay-friendly and -inclusive as well. Don't sleep!: the articles here are highly academic. This book is not a simple read. In addition, some of the works they discuss are incredibly obscure and not easily rented. It's very good that the editors thought of such a fresh subject area.