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Hi, Im Daniel Alarcn. And as soon as I got there Luca told me weve been robbed. Nobody. Camila: He took out six dollars and paid the shopkeeper. The 1975 film The Legend of Lizzie Borden was an example of this. Columbia University awards him an honorary doctoral degree. More info atlupa.app. Daniel: Camila Segura is the senior editor at Radio Ambulante. He picked up the book and looked at the price: 180 Uruguayan pesos, which at that time was about seven dollars. It was translated into English by Gregory Rabassa, a winner of the National Book Award for his translation of Julio Cortzar's Hopscotch. Camila: lvaro needed a moment before he could start the interview. Camila: But on the other hand, he was certain he didnt want lvaro to find out from someone else. And, Daniel, do you know what Transmilenio is? Damaso is not very good at his profession, for instance, he stole billiard balls instead of anything of value. Camila: But finally the major told me sure, I could interview the officer that had taken me to his office because he was the one who conducted the whole operation. The SIJIN is right in the middle of downtown Bogot. They radioed the poor police officer. There was a major, there was a colonel, there was a captain from the Heritage department, there was an officer from the SIJIN and from the DIJIN. I hope you find the book. And I started to cry. Comedy. I would feel unworthy of standing in this place that was his if I were not fully aware that the colossal tragedy he refused to recognize thirty-two years ago is now, for the first time since the beginning of humanity, nothing more than a simple scientific possibility. But if they capture one person and two people tried to sell the book and the third person is the buyer, itll close the day all three are caught. If Luca is calling me, its because its important. And on top of that the Telfono Rosa comes out once a week. Lupa is our new app for Spanish learners who want to study with Radio Ambulantes stories. How can that be? Edgar: There came a moment when I lost faith in thinking that the book would turn up if I kept searching people. Its called NPR One and it offers the best from public radio and beyond. But instead he was very controlled. Exactly. He had a huge headache. Camila: That youre not going to go where they steal your socks with your shoes still on. Publisher. Now, however, he corrects line by line as he works. Yes, 120 million. Camila: He said that no one was going to settle down until that book was found. Or about 20 thousand dollars. The book was found! And I said, but how could the book be found without anyone telling me? And all of a sudden my phone rings. Upon being served a "filet mignon with a peach and syrup on top of it" in New Orleans, he fled to Mexico City without further delay. But the supervisor put it better. lvaro left Macondo and went to his stand. From what I understand, it isnt open because they arent looking for the culprits, but it isnt closed because they havent found them. The next day a friend went to visit him at the fair and lvaro told him about the robbery. He was at en event at his bookstore when he found out the news was everywhere. Thank you for listening to Radio Ambulante. That robbery. Discover the stars who skyrocketed on IMDb's STARmeter chart this year, and explore more of the Best of 2022; including top trailers, posters, and photos. Garcia Marquez has left us but, thankfully, his work remains. But the supervisor started to check other areas to see if they had been offering the book as well. I answered, Hello?. So everyone who went into the pavilion would see the bookstore. Daniel: But then when is it supposed to close? And I started at the most obvious place: The National Police. They look at #5. lvaro: So I went to the restroom, I peed, I took a breath and wiped the sweat off my forehead. They even had to accompany her outside, so she could cry out there. He told me that every Monday morning, the nearly 1,300 men in the SIJIN gather in a square downtown and do what he calls a developments check, in other words, they are updated on that weeks investigations. But I dont think the bit about the price is so important. When they left the interrogation it was practically nighttime. He said that the National Police were investigating the case and that he had to make it clear that not only were the individuals who stole the book responsible, but also anyone who bought it. All he managed to think was, I dont want more books from the collection to get stolen. So he asked Luca to remove all of lvaros books and store them in a safe place. Youre crazy, what are you thinking?!. At 8 a.m., his 11-year-old son interrupts Aurelio's work to tell him that the mayor is there and wants his tooth pulled. Exactly. Camila: Some of the eight police officers went after the men. Camila: Eight police officers went. They didnt give lvaro a lot of details either. Edgar and the guard stood at the exit of the Pavilion and told everyone who tried to leave. Where did that number come from? Until Friday, around two in the afternoon, he went back to one of the bookstores on the intersection of streets 10 and 13. Daniel: Thats the director of the Association of Independent Booksellers, right? Supervisor: And they indicated to us more or less where the guys were going to meet. Supervisor: It was around 8:30, 9:00 in the morning. And that they had already identified and intercepted him. David: Well, I was totally happy And scared. 05. What can be done? And what about that figure, that they were going to sell it for 120 million or something like that? He heard the news on La Lucirnaga. I told him, no, if its on La Lucirnaga theyre just messing with people.. He only worked harder and produced more. I dont know what kind of expression I had because I couldnt see it, but I know it didnt look like I was angry. His prize was a first edition book from 1967. In this context it means something like ridiculous. I want to get this over with fast. And I said, jokingly, if this isnt done by Thursday, Im donating it to the National Museum on Friday.. A sardonic Mexican melodrama from 1964, directed by Alberto Isaac and based on a Gabriel Garcia Marquez story, about a . Others, including the supervisor, realize that something had dropped to the ground: a box. Daniel: In person? We know they were going to sell it for more than 120 million pesos. Not at all. And when David told him that, lvaro. Like the idea that there was something weird about this version of the story. Some news outlets, for example, said that they had found it inside of a house and others said it was at a street stand. And I said yes, I am. And the boy gave me a hug and said, Im so sorry. So, of course, the first thing the supervisor does is call the chief of police to tell him that he has this information, and his chief tell his own boss to tell him. I got there to see what was going on. Dozens of national and international media outlets continued to call lvaro and David. Perhaps the greatest. . EDITED BYDaniel Alarcn, Silvia Vias y Martina Castro, SOUND DESIGN BYAndrs Azpiri y Camila Segura, The San Juan de Dios hospital was closed to the. So he thought that maybe if they searched people they could find it. Even after dozens of conversations with the lieutenant, even though I carried with me a signed authorization, at one point I came to think that I was going to leave that place without an interview. Camila: The assistant of General Palomino, the chief of police, was calling him. lvaro: And in Montevideo I really like to walk down a street called Calle Tristn Narvaja, which is a street that is full of secondhand bookstores. For all of his accolades and awards, Garcia Marquez never got too comfortable in his success. We started driving all over the place. I even started to be a little afraid that I would open a bag and find it. Camila: No, she felt it was more important to stick to the agreement they had made with lvaro. They looked like something out of the last century: there were two panes of glass one was sliding and they were held shut by a little lock, a keyhole with a saw-toothed shaped plate. I really didnt want to call lvaro. It was in Uruguay. "The first line almost knocked me off the bed," Garcia Marquez said in a 1981 interview with The Paris Review. Edit. Camila: Then he wrote the facts: when it was stolen and recovered, and it ends with this: lvaro: Today, May 14th 2015, I am handing it over to the National Library of Colombia so that it may remain there and serve as a symbol of gratitude for all Colombians. We went to a car and parked in a parking lot in the basement. City of Thieves. I hold the rank of supervisor. Damaso is a night prowler who frequents the local bar and pool hall. But, getting back to the story So the pavilions other security guard realized that something was happening and went over. Thanks for listening. Camila: Just then the squad car arrived to pick up lvaro. The prime suspect was played by Elizabeth Montgomery, who was depicted committing the murders in the film while in the nude, which was censored for American viewers. No. in spite of this, to oppression, plundering and abandonment, we respond with life. He then accuses him of taking 200 pesos, which he never actually took. Were very, Theres a superhero in Argentina. David: I mean, at that point I was much more worried and I really wanted to go figure out what had happened with the police because I was really worried that this was going to turn into a big story in the media and we hadnt even filed a report. And I couldnt believe it. Edgar: I thought a lot of people looked suspicious. Avatar: Calea Apei era in desfasurare la 20th Century Fox inainte ca Disney sa-l cumpere. lvaro took the book to Colombia and it ended up being part of that exhibit I mentioned before, at the Book Fair, along with 31 other books from his private collection. Camila: Yes, 120 million. All he managed to think was, I dont want more books from the collection to get stolen. So he asked Luca to remove all of lvaros books and store them in a safe place. And I added a note to the book which I wrote on the first page. Edgar explained what was going on and asked him to get in contact with the fairs security immediately. The DIJIN and the SIJIN is very confusing even for us. And well I I was already freaking out. Camila: The lieutenants desk was the same as the others. is your guide into the world of Latino arts and culture. The inscription says: To lvaro Castillo, the book peddler, like yesterday and as always, from your friend Gabriel. Their number? I dont know, those guys came to sell the book but they are asking for a lot.. lvaro started taking them out and throwing them on the desk. Garca Mrquez died on April 17, 2014, at home in Mexico City following complications from pneumonia; he was 87. The day-to-day life of the colonel, which doesn't amount to much, is handled with the precise detail of a painter. Then I opened it to the page with the inscription and said, yes, this is my book, and I started to cry. Instead I said, yes, of course.. It starts with a call from David Roa to lvaro Castillo. We went up to the directors office and he showed me the eight boxes of first editions, the other books, magazines and newspaper clippings he was going to donate. Camila: And of course, the business owners dont want their clients to get robbed. How? And I turned around and saw that the book was missing. The dentist informs the mayor that the tooth must be removed using hot forceps and no anesthesia. So he thought from now until I get to my house and send the email I will have lost a whole day. And that year the fair had a record number of visitors. So a senator is robbed, a minister is robbed, someone steals I dont know, the cellphone of a private secretary at the ministry. by There Are No Thieves In This Town Share / Embed supported by Bralph The God of Strangers is an anthem to all road weary travelers looking for comfort and finding solace in the most unexpected landscapes. Daniel Alarcn: Did you know NPR has an app? Gabriel Garca Mrquez Biography, Next lvaro wanted it that way, as an official public act. Everyones spirits were as low as they could be. He said that the National Police were investigating the case and that he had to make it clear that not only were the individuals who stole the book responsible, but also anyone who bought it. 174 times the minimum wage, enough to buy, I dont know, a small apartment in the southern part of Bogot. So, of course, the pressure for everything to be ready and go well was enormous. So my major says: Heres the book. Police: National Police line, good morning. Others, including the supervisor, realize that something had dropped to the ground: a box. Edgar: To open their bags. I didnt even open the display case. George C. (George Charles) Husmann. Camila: More than a year ago, in May 2015. In that part of the city-center, there are several blocks filled with stands that for years have been selling books, mostly used books. Camila: Yes. Were going to send a squad car for you.. Turning point 2 - Damaso is caught by Rouge while he was returning the billiard balls. Dont tell me theres another one. And you would think that a thief is ready for something, dont you think?. They, meaning fair security. Major, but the book that was stolen at the last Book Fair? story of the day in all of the newspapers, broadcasts and news bulletins. Supervisor: Ah, yes. Thats not news for Telfono Rosa. That Monday was the last day of the fair. Were talking about a lot of money. The books on display. At other times he worked as an editor and once did publicity for the J. Walter Thompson office in Mexico City. It does, however, bring to our attention the author's grasp on subtlety, on the quiet moments that can give a story depth and beauty. And today I want to tell you the story of that book. And that General Palomino wanted to deliver it to him in person. I answered, Hello?. Garca Mrquez says that he again began writing, "straight off without a break, and afterwards made a great many corrections on the manuscript, made copies, and corrected it again." "Fascinated by his huge size and his beauty, the women then decided to make him some pants from a large piece of sail." Thats the bad part. Not much. And I started at the most obvious place: The National Police. Instead I said, yes, of course.. Camila: That first edition of One Hundred Years wasnt the only one that lvaro had acquired in his life. The officers took me to a major and then I retold the whole story: about Radio Ambulante, the theft, the authorization. Interviews with cultural icons like Rita Moreno and Carlos Santana as well as contemporary vanguards like Calle 13 or author Junot Diaz. Daniel: In other words, she didnt follow Davids instructions? The right thing to do was to call him and tell him myself because I was the person he had loaned the books to. But Luca remembered that the agreement was that only lvaro could handle the books. They gave it back to me in this little box. Camila: The officers jump out of the cars, and he tells me that there were four or five guys there when the police came and they started running. They hired two security guards who were only tasked with watching the bookstore, and on top of that, they agreed that one person on their staff would be at the cases at all times. I was laughing at that point. Camila: Edgar thought that not much time had passed between when they had been robbed and when they noticed. Hey man, you heard anything? No, man.. I went out right away, I stood in front of the display case and shouted Edgar!. An officer met me and brought me to a small office filled with empty cubicles. We started driving all over the place. Camila: As a collector, lvaro knew exactly what a first edition looked like. Having found the book in record time was a victory for the police: only six days after the report was filed. Were you able to figure out how much it would really cost? Camila: And, Daniel, I cant tell you how difficult it was to find someone in the police department who would agree to talk to me or who was able to. Camila: We went up to the directors office and he showed me the eight boxes of first editions, the other books, magazines and newspaper clippings he was going to donate. And what it meant for the whole country. It was around eight at night by the time he went to Macondo to get his books. The crime that Damaso commits is blamed on what is referred to as the "blackman". Would we be able to do that? I mean what am I going to do? He said that they had found the book in a box in the neighborhood La Perseverancia, in downtown Bogot. Camila: Yes, it is massive. But what are their names, man? But. . I mean what am I going to do? lvaro: Edgar didnt talk to me at all. Then there are gems like "There Are No Thieves in This Town" and "One of These Days," a story that, although it spans only a few pages, is near perfect in its construction. No one argues for his freedom. In this context it means something like ridiculous. by Gabriel Garca Mrquez. Find us on NPR One in your app store. 20 years in prison for stealing a book? Hey man, you heard anything? No, man.. Yes, very weird. The worst possible. He was tired, he hadnt been sleeping well and he could hear his phone going off, even when no one was calling. Its unbelievable. That kind of case doesnt close. The book wins the Primera Plana prize in Argentina on June 20. Camila: About 40 thousand dollars. Camila: Well, you cant hear it very well, but she thanks lvaro, obviously, and says that this book is the start of a great collection that the library wants to create, and that this book in particular is important not just because of its value as a piece of heritage, but also because of what its theft meant for the country. THERE ARE NO THIEVES IN THIS VILLAGE En este pueblo no hay ladrones. Thats a big deal. She told him that she was going to write the story herself and send it to eltiempo.com. lvaro went back to his house. Ok, so lvaro bought this book in 2006. Nabo: the Black Man Who Made the Angels Wait, Someone Has Been Disarranging These Roses, The Incredible and Sad Tale of Innocent Erendira and Her Heartless Grandmother, No One Writes to the Colonel and Other Stories. CliffsNotes study guides are written by real teachers and professors, so no matter what you're studying, CliffsNotes can ease your homework headaches and help you score high on exams. lvaro: They were like CSI or something. I mean, at that point I was much more worried and I really wanted to go figure out what had happened with the police because I was really worried that this was going to turn into a big story in the media and we hadnt even filed a report. Daniel: And how many people did they search? In his Nobel lecture in Stockholm, he declared: "This, my friends, is the very scale of our solitude . Camila: Edgar thought that someone who worked there had taken it but Luca explained that lvaro was the only one with the key. He brought a satchel to carry the books, since he thought if he left with the box people would say he was the thief. This novella about a hapless colonel eagerly awaiting his pension is far from the magical realism Garcia Marquez became so popular for. Four in Cuba, two in Colombia and this one in Uruguay. Edgar thought that not much time had passed between when they had been robbed and when they noticed. Because that creates insecurity. When they hung up, lvaro was in shock. When I saw the hole, it took less than a second to look over the books and realize it was that book: it was One Hundred Years of Solitude. Daniel: Of course, everyone understands how valuable that book is. The display cases where they were being displayed had been set up by pavilion organizers. Learn more about Radio Ambulante and this story by visiting our website: radioambulante.org. Weve got a recommended case here. The shopkeeper pointed out where it was. Daniel: How come they hadnt even filed a complaint? His desk was called the "Cave of the Mafia"; there, he worked for eight to ten hours a day for eighteen months. But the guard was a little confused and at one point asked what are we looking for, again?. In other words, people who sell things with dubious origins. That was the phrase the supervisor used. lvaro: I said, this is really funny. I would rather have that responsibility and not leave other people in charge of it. And on top of that, the bookstore was going to be at the exit of the Macondo Pavilion, which was clearly the most important one at the fair. Those who stole the work can suffer penalties ranging from 6 to 20 years, as well as those who commit the crime of handling stolen goods, meaning, buying this stolen good, could get 4 to 12 years in jail. Camila: In other words, he wasnt just worried about how he was going to pay for the book, but also about what would become of the association. Camila: According to what the supervisor told me, 50 million pesos. There are No Thieves in This Town. When they get on the highway, near the neighborhood, one of the police officers says: The officers jump out of the cars, and he tells me that there were four or five guys there when the police came and they started running. I also asked lvaro what he knew about that. A lot of people found that absurd. The perspective shows irony because the story implies the town is full of thieves. Damaso gets whats coming to him in the end. No One Writes to the Colonel is published in Colombia. We went to another place. lvaro told me that the squad car was driving at full speed down the Transmilenio lane to avoid traffic. And what it meant for the whole country. Today it is in the collections section, along with the other more valuable books in the National Library. Well, obviously I wasnt going to get in an argument with him and say, no, what are you talking about?. And the lieutenant was nowhere to be seen. Memory Changes. Supervisor: We went to another place. This narrative prospective is there so you feel bad for Damaso, however he is not respectful of his wife, and instead, is full of himself. Juan Vicente Valbuena: As well as anyone who acquires it. lvaro: Well, sure, so they can say something, you know? They even had to accompany her outside, so she could cry out there. And Im Camila Segura. Because he got him old books. And finally, the vendor. The book wins the Primera Plana prize in Argentina on June 20. Supervisor: When they said, hey, come here, sargeant. Whats going on, man? Theyre trying to sell that book. What? Yeah. And who are they? I dont know, theyre some guys from La Perseverancia.. At other times he worked as an editor and once did publicity for the J. Walter Thompson office in Mexico City. He went into a tiny bookstore and asked for the Latin American literature section. wasnt the only one that lvaro had acquired in his life. I picked up the phone and called lvaro. Radio Ambulante tells the stories of Latin America. The title was changed at the suggestion of the author's friends but not without some objection from Garca Mrquez. Consuelo Gaitn: Well, this is just a meeting that came out of an unfortunate circumstance but has a fortunate ending. Camila: And well, Im telling you all this, Daniel, because I sat there for almost two hours and I couldnt believe how much bureaucracy I had to deal with. I couldnt believe it. They described them as a young olive-skinned man who was about 1.6 meters tall [about 53] and a young blonde woman. I mean, a lot of years are going to go by but the case isnt going to close. what am I supposed to say? And, well, we already know how that call went. Radio Ambulante tells the stories of Latin America. If they had bags from another store, we asked them to open them. The ones that have a restricted lane. But instead he was very controlled. Solid waste management represents a challenge for municipalities, particularly at the collection stage. Camila: Then they told him he had to go to a press conference. He tweets at @itsjuanlove. Camila: lvaro still didnt tell anyone anything. No one did. Four in Cuba, two in Colombia and this one in Uruguay. He held a press conference just to talk about the incident. Find top songs and albums by There Are No Thieves In This Town, including Of the Things I Would Not . David: I mean, its just not right. Listen to music by There Are No Thieves In This Town on Apple Music. And that proves to us that Colombians, like Garca Mrquez says, are capable of the worst as well as the best. But made-up people and stories are featured on the show to make fun of whats going on in the country. We are back with Radio Ambulante. Camila: So they agreed the donation would be on Thursday, May 14th at 4pm. Supervisor: At that point we organized ourselves and got in three cars. The Theme of Solitude. 20 years in prison for someone who stole a book by Gabo and eight for someone who committed crimes against humanity. Camila: lvaro told Edgar that he was going to take the rest of the books and told him to bring a box. No One Writes to the Colonel is published in Colombia. But at one point David decided to stop giving interviews. Easy Street by There Are No Thieves In This Town, released 18 August 2022 Overview; View 1 Edition Details; Reviews Lists; Related Books; Publish Date. The people in charge of investigating crimes in Bogot. In person? The weekend went by and lvaro was still getting calls for interviews. by Jonathan Rosenbaum October 26, 1985. That day around noon his friend called him back. Then I opened it to the page with the inscription and said, yes, this is my book, and I started to cry. GPS: You have arrived at your destination. From all over the world. In April of this year, 2016, almost a year after his book was recovered, lvaro got some news from the attorney generals office. Having found the book in record time was a victory for the police: only six days after the report was filed. It seems like there was some kind of agreement to turn over the book, and thats that. I went out right away, I stood in front of the display case and shouted Edgar!. And Ill explain a little: David was in charge of the Macondo stall at the Bogot Book Fair. And it was the first time the ACLI was in charge of the bookstore at the fair. Edgar: He stopped in front of the display, saw that the book was missing and put his hands on his head. Its huge. Were talking about a lot of money. Yes. Camila: Yeah, I know. The Attorney General considers the theft of Gabriel Garca Mrquez work a serious attack on our cultural heritage. He looked at me quietly with this terrified look on his face but he didnt talk to me. Camila: The officer asked us not to use his name. A first edition copy of One Hundred Years of Solitude, by Gabriel Garca Mrquez, was stolen at the Bogot International Book Fair. Previous More than double what the supervisor told me. David: I really didnt want to call lvaro. Not knowing what he was going to do, Edgar put the box in storage and ordered that no one touch it. Damaso finds Ana sitting on their bed, fully clothed. Quote for turning point 2 - "There were 200 pesos" said Rouge "And now there going to take them out of your hide, not so much for being a thief, but for being a fool.". Of the presumed eight thousand first copies presumed because back in 67 when it was published, records were not as precise as they are today lvaro has found seven. I could tell that it was deeply painful for him because his eyes were watering and his mouth was trembling. When they get on the highway, near the neighborhood, one of the police officers says: Supervisor: There are some guys down there.. And I said yes, I am. And the boy gave me a hug and said, Im so sorry. Garca Mrquez sent the first three chapters of 100 Hundred Years of Solitude to Carlos Fuentes, who along with the Argentinean writer Julio Cortzar was an early fan and supporter. They took all of the books out of the display case and started packing them up. Im calling David. So I started to feel really really bad. pockmarked (adjective) covered or disfigured with pitted scars or marks on the skin left by pustules or pimples. It was the second time I cried. Daniel: And what about that figure, that they were going to sell it for 120 million or something like that? Camila: Yes, those. Garca Mrquez had now written four books of literary merit: the novels Leaf Storm (1955) and The Evil Hour (1961); a novella entitled No One Writes to the Colonel (1961); and a short story collection, Big Mama's Funeral (1962). When I went out to eat breakfast, I also went by the bookstore. And the protocol goes on and on. 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