“A beautifully written and deeply personal tour of Mexico City, organized as a chronological discussion of literary and artistic sources, with ample discussion of architecture and urbanism. Tenorio-Trillo’s passion for the subject matter comes across in every page, and he’s managed to perfectly combine erudition and readability.”

Rubén Gallo, Princeton University

“Despite its vast scope, this book offers both meticulous research and a highly engaging narrative. Through a witty and elegant style, it becomes not only a compelling meditation on Mexico City’s central role in the modern urban experience across the Atlantic world but also a reflection on language, on the city’s ability to absorb and reshape the diverse cultures in constant flux within its shifting urban landscape.”

Adela Pineda Franco, University of Texas at Austin