Juan Madrid facts for kids
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Juan Madrid was born in 1947 in Málaga, Spain. He is a talented Spanish writer, journalist, and scriptwriter. He has written many different types of stories, from novels to TV scripts.
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About Juan Madrid
Juan Madrid studied in Madrid and earned a degree in Contemporary History from the University of Salamanca. This means he learned a lot about recent history.
His Work as a Journalist
Since 1974, Juan Madrid has worked for a magazine called Cambio 16. He is an investigative reporter there. This means he researches and writes about important topics, often uncovering new information.
His Start in Writing
Juan Madrid began writing by creating propaganda leaflets for the Spanish Communist Party. At that time, this activity was not allowed. This shows he was interested in expressing ideas from a young age.
Becoming a Mystery Writer
Juan Madrid became well-known for his mystery novels, also called "noir" novels. These are often dark and suspenseful stories. He published a collection of these stories called Círculo del Crimen. In 1980, he was a finalist for a prize for this collection.
Introducing Toni Romano
In 1980, he also published his first novel, Un beso de amigo (A Friend's Kiss). This book introduced a character named Toni Romano. Toni Romano is a former policeman, a boxer, and a debt collector. He is a bit skeptical and is a classic detective character, similar to those created by famous writers like Raymond Chandler. His stories are set in Madrid during a time of big changes in Spain.
Themes in His Novels
Juan Madrid's novels often follow the rules of traditional mystery stories. He focuses on the social issues of the time he is writing about. These times are not always peaceful. His stories show the problems and different kinds of people, sometimes those living on the edges of society. He often writes about values breaking down, corruption in power, and how greed can affect people.
Books Made into Movies
Some of Juan Madrid's books have been turned into films. Two examples are Días Contados and Tánger. This shows how popular and impactful his stories are.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Madrid para niños
