Book Review: Alejandro Herrero-Olaizola, Commodifying Violence in Literature and on Screen: The Colombian Condition.

The book review discusses Alejandro Herrero-Olaizola's book, "Commodifying Violence in Literature and on Screen: The Colombian Condition," which explores the commodification of violence in Colombian literature and film. The author argues that the portrayal of Colombian violence in cultural products is a practice that exploits the representation of Colombia as a dark and destructive state. The book examines case studies, such as the cultural commodification of Pablo Escobar's story and the portrayal of Ingrid Betancourt's capture and liberation, to illustrate how violence is marketed for global consumption. It also analyzes the role of travel writing and tactile imagery in the reconciliation process. The review acknowledges the book's valuable insights into the cultural processes perpetuating violence in Colombian society, making it useful for researchers in literature, cultural studies, criminology, film, and media studies. [Extracted from the article]

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