The Perfect Gift by Torres, Julio

The Perfect Gift (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781668002353)

Vendor: Julio Torres
Product type: Books
Format: Hardcover
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The Perfect Gift by Torres, Julio

The Perfect Gift

$29.00
The Perfect Gift by Torres, Julio

The Perfect Gift

$29.00
Format: Hardcover
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From the beloved comedian, writer, and director Julio Torres, a hilarious and whimsical journey through the art of giving.

In this beautifully illustrated book from a brilliantly absurd mind, Julio Torres, cult comedian, filmmaker, and former Saturday Night Live writer, brings his signature surreal humor to this creative collection of gifts for every person and occasion. A playful yet profound reflection on human connection, each gift builds on the relationship between the giver and recipient. These are not simply objects--these are bridges: a sublet map to maximize the space in your apartment; a patient grandson who helps with technology; tiny, little stairs so your dreams can come out at night and dance. Delightfully impractical, yet deeply artistic and innovative, The Perfect Gift is the perfect kids book for adults: a celebration of the imagination, especially for those who expect the unexpected.

Author: Julio Torres
ISBN-10: 1668002353
ISBN-13: 9781668002353
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Language: English
Published: 11/03/2026
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.39d
By Julio Torres
By Julio Torres
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Julio Torres is an award-winning writer, director, comedian, and author from El Salvador. In 2023, he released his picture book, I Want to Be a Vase, illustrated by animator and designer Julian Glander and inspired by his HBO stand-up special My Favorite Shapes. The book takes readers on a visually stunning journey through the lives and intimate dramas of often-overlooked household appliances, blending humor, heart, and imagination. Most recently, Torres created, wrote, directed, and starred in the one-man show Color Theories, filmed during its sold-out Off-Broadway run and debuting as an HBO special. He also cocreated and starred in the Peabody Award-winning series Los Espookys and wrote, directed, and starred in HBO's Fantasmas, which also received a Peabody Award. Torres made his feature directorial debut with A24's Problemista and earned four Emmy(R) nominations for his work on Saturday Night Live. Across books, film, television, and the stage, he explores humor, absurdity, and the small, often-overlooked details of everyday life.

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