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...Died. Traven Torsvan, 79, known by his pen name, "B. Traven," reclusive author of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre and some 15 other novels; of a kidney disease; in Mexico City. Traven shrouded his life in such secrecy that no one could even be sure where he was born (among the theories: Chicago, San Francisco, Germany). "Of an artist or writer, one should never ask an autobiography," he once said, "because he is bound to lie. If a writer, who he is and what he is, cannot be recognized by his work, either his books are worthless...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones: Apr. 4, 1969 | 4/4/1969 | See Source »

Macario. The black-and-white magic of the motion-picture camera is artfully employed in this Mexican adaptation of B. Traven's profound little fable about a woodcutter who sups with Death...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Dec. 1, 1961 | 12/1/1961 | See Source »

Macario. The black-and-white magic of the motion-picture camera is artfully employed in this Mexican adaptation of B. Traven's profound little fable about the woodcutter who sups with Death and discovers the inevitable consequences...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Nov. 24, 1961 | 11/24/1961 | See Source »

Macario. The black-and-white magic of the motion-picture camera is artfully employed in this Mexican adaptation of B. Traven's profound little fable about the woodcutter who sups with Death...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Nov. 17, 1961 | 11/17/1961 | See Source »

Macario. The black-and-white magic of the motion-picture camera is artfully employed in this Mexican adaptation of B. Traven's profound little fable about the woodcutter who sups with Death...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Nov. 10, 1961 | 11/10/1961 | See Source »

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