With an introduction by Luisa Valenzuela, this carefully selected anthology not only comprises Julio Cortazar's best short stories but also contains a study of the author's work by Anibal Jarkowski. Included in the book are Casa tomada, Continuidad de los parques, La noche boca arriba, Las armas secretas, Instrucciones para llorar, Simulacros, Conducta en los velorios and El otro cielo among others.