Camila: Exactly. Others said they couldnt speak because they believed they were about to catch the group that had stolen the book. We sat down and he showed me the book. It was like the worst thing that could happen to me three days before the end of the fair. 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. by Gabriel Garca Mrquez. Something weird is going on, he said. In that part of the city-center, there are several blocks filled with stands that for years have been selling books, mostly used books. Learn more about Radio Ambulante and this story by visiting our website: radioambulante.org. 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. Paint is peeling off the walls and sometimes you get the feeling that the building is abandoned. His friend asked him to tell her everything in detail. The ones that have a restricted lane. So I started to feel really really bad. What are you trying to find?. So my major says: Heres the book. Download our mobile app now. And as soon as I got there Luca told me weve been robbed. Undetermined. Camila: Basically what he is saying is what all of us Colombians already know more or less: that the police give priority to cases involving more important people, people with money, famous people. 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. News, local stories, and your favorite podcasts. Well, sure, so they can say something, you know? How could we do it? 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 she says lvaro, you have no idea what kind of shit storm this has caused. lvaro: I was in total disbelief. Supervisor: When they get out to run, they hear gunfire. Listen to music by There Are No Thieves In This Town on Apple Music. 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.. But my phone doesnt even have a data plan and the fair didnt have wifi and all that. Camila: Then they told him he had to go to a press conference. There are some details that certainly, for now. 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 I went to the restroom, I peed, I took a breath and wiped the sweat off my forehead. If I had known, I would have started writing a long time ago." They gave it back to me in this little box. They said that the file on the robbery had been placed in whats called a provisional file. Thousands upon thousands of people were going to go through there. Daniel Alarcn: Did you know NPR has an app? Daniel: But that was on Sunday, right? 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. At that point we organized ourselves and got in three cars. But what caught my attention was that there were slightly different versions of where the book had been found. David hung up with Luca and it took him about 10 minutes to call lvaro. Not even me. lvaro: He stood there looking at me and he said Had you seen this cover before? And I told him no. So I tossed it in a bag, said thank you and left. Camila: And that General Palomino wanted to deliver it to him in person. David: Its that kind of moment when you put yourself in the third person and say, what now? Solid waste management represents a challenge for municipalities, particularly at the collection stage. Camila: Of course, but the book hadnt been appraised, it didnt have a price. It may be from here, but I dont really care.. It starts with a call from David Roa to lvaro Castillo. And well, the fair ended on Monday and.. Everything was going back to normal. A coven in Bogot. The first time I tried was in June 2015. Turning point 2 - Damaso is caught by Rouge while he was returning the billiard balls. Writer: There Are No Thieves In This Town. Edgar: There came a moment when I lost faith in thinking that the book would turn up if I kept searching people. Palomino: We know they were going to sell it for more than 120 million pesos. lvaro: To ask for the phone number of the person in charge of Telfono Rosa. In 1970, 100 Hundred Years of Solitude was published in English by Harper & Row. The worst. It concerns as the titles suggests a large man who drowns, then washes up on the beach of a small village. I have the worst news you could imagine. They took lvaro, David, Edgar, Luca and two other women who were in charge of taking care of the display case to the fairs security office. I was laughing at that point. Make sure there is adequate airflow where your pet is; Some pets suffer from motion sickness or get extremely stressed when travelling. 0 Ratings 6 Want to read; 0 Currently reading; 0 Have read; There are No Thieves in This Town. And as soon as I got there Luca told me weve been robbed. Daniel: And how many people did they search? What he did say was that the book had been prepared to be sold when it was discovered. 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. That kind of case doesnt close. So he said ah well, Ill sell it to you for six dollars. And well I I was already freaking out. The ones that have a restricted lane. That was the first year the invited country was a fictional place: Macondo. He heard the news on, is a radio show where they talk about national news. 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. David Roa: I picked up the phone and called lvaro. And it lasted for about half an hour until. No one did. lvaro answered and said Whats up, David? And I said, listen lvaro, they stole your, Yes. Eight police officers went. Very hard. And she said the worst like 80 times. And no one has been able to explain where that number came from. Camila: Yes. And no one has been able to explain where that number came from. Its that kind of moment when you put yourself in the third person and say, what now? In that part of the city-center, there are several blocks filled with stands that for years have been selling books, mostly used books. NPR One joins you this Thanksgiving while you travel or wait in line or wait for a friend. It may be from here, but I dont really care.. The books had cards with bibliographic information. lvaro: And I saw on Facebook someone posted, Hooray! is your guide into the world of Latino arts and culture. Im Daniel Alarcn. Daniel: And what about the price? And that they had already identified and intercepted him. It was an expression like I dont understand whats happening.. Smoke Rings (2k16 version) [Bonus] There Are No Thieves In This Town. Thanks to la Productora Snica, Sandra Acero and Jos Luis Pearedonda. And on top of that the Telfono Rosa comes out once a week. lvaro: So I went to the restroom, I peed, I took a breath and wiped the sweat off my forehead. And on Saturday, May 2nd, the day the book was stolen and just three days before the end of the fair, about 73 thousand people went to the event. He called his mom but she didnt answer. He tweets at @itsjuanlove. Camila: When David found out that the story was already all over the media, he got fair security on the phone, a retired colonel. At other times he worked as an editor and once did publicity for the J. Walter Thompson office in Mexico City. lvaro started taking them out and throwing them on the desk. And if you hear about it or they come by to try to sell it, youd better give us a call.. The worst possible. Like saying that lvaro had stolen it himself, which seemed like the meanest possible thing to me. It was like if delivering the book was matter of life or death. The worst. How long were they at it? And while it can be easy to focus most of our praise on One Hundred Years of Solitude, undoubtedly his most important novel, let us not forget the stories. Its a decrepit building. lvaro spoke briefly and finally gave the donation. There was a very diligent group of police. I really didnt want to call lvaro. Garca Mrquez died on April 17, 2014, at home in Mexico City following complications from pneumonia; he was 87. 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. And they came with four or five motorcycles. No one did. The album is a majestically chaotic tapestry held together by moments of sweet serenity blended into gales of noise and disharmony. No one wanted to give a statement. You can hear it in his voice. May I speak with the press department of the police, please? Then the guy abandoned the book and they retrieved it at a store. And, well, we already know how that call went. lvaro: He said, I cant believe it. Yes, it will close. 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. 76-106. Supervisor: And they came with four or five motorcycles. There was nothing there. Came up to me looking very friendly and said, You dont know how proud we are to have recovered your book. And on his desk there was a cardboard box for a router. bookmarked pages associated with this title. Listen, hurry up, hurry up, theyre waiting. Traffic isnt moving. Well, turn on your siren. So the car went as fast as it could. lvaro: But my phone doesnt even have a data plan and the fair didnt have wifi and all that. 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.. 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. Personajul principal din Guy, Ryan ReynAvatar: Calea Apeis a zis ca nu a mai avut o aventura pe cinste de la filmul Deadpool pana acum. Its called NPR One and it offers the best from public radio and beyond. Camila: lvaro told Edgar that he was going to take the rest of the books and told him to bring a box. 20 years in prison for stealing a book? You guys who are going to be downtown, a book by Gabriel Garca Mrquez was stolen in one of those bookstores, so you need to get in touch with your contacts about it.. From all over the world. You guys who are going to be downtown, a book by Gabriel Garca Mrquez was stolen in one of those bookstores, so you need to get in touch with your contacts about it.. It will only close the moment someone is captured. Camila: The weekend went by and lvaro was still getting calls for interviews. "Fascinated by his huge size and his beauty, the women then decided to make him some pants from a large piece of sail." This book belongs to my country and Im going to donate it to the Colombian National Library because from the moment that most Colombians showed their scorn for this act, it became part of everyones heritage. Camila: That youre not going to go where they steal your socks with your shoes still on. We didnt get into the details of how it happened. 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. We have accomplished something very important, very important. Its the only version I have of what happened. But on Friday, six days after the robbery, lvaro was in his bookstore, working, when a friend called him and said: lvaro: Brother, so the book turned up?, lvaro: Its just that my dad heard it did. Hold on. I mean, a lot of years are going to go by but the case isnt going to close. I freaked out. I met with him on that day at the door of the library. 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