Frida the Book Collection

The beginning of the Collection

These three books started the collection which originally belong to my father. My brother and I are famous for taking my parent's best things and keeping them for our own collections. I first discovered Frida in 6th grade during Mr. Mercado's Spanish class at J.P, Elder and shortly after I realized we had several Frida books in our own home.I took them to my room which at that time was full of electronic devices; Computer, TV, PlayStation and Telephone, Enrique Iglesias & Ricky Martin posters, Drawings and the pastel rocking horse wall paper. These three book where proudly displayed in a book stand my dad gave me.

Extending the Collection

This Tashen book was

brought over by a friend that was working on a Frida portrait and the book was left behind.

A few years back there was a huge Exhibition in Mexico City that I was not able to attend but my dad went for me. He brought back the exhibition catalogue which is the biggest and heaviest book from my small collection.

I purchased this book at the Mexican Museum in Chicago. While it's only about Salma Hayek's Frida movie it is still apart of this collection because Salma did a fantastic performance. The director Julie Taymor did an amazing job in bringing every book I ever read into a film.

This book was given to me by a inspiring friend and co-worker from the Modern, Colleen. She was so sweet about getting this book from me across the street.

Ted's Contribution to my Collection

Every book in this part of the collection is very specific to a particular section of Frida's life. It is very interesting how many people have devoted their lives to investigating Frida's life. From her collections of photographs, her deepest psychological traumas, her folkloric style and her still-life paintings. My ultimate favorite book is the kid's book with the light blue background and the drawing of Fridita. I laugh and cry when I read that book.

Special Thanks to My dad and Ted for making this collection for me and my love for Frida.

Disclaimer: This blog is not a book review but simply a inventory of my Frida collection and how each book came into the collection.