The PUP Global Heritage Consortium and its organizational member, the Mexican Association for Heritage Interpretation, supported the publication of Guía de campo para escribir temas interpretativos last weekend, authored by PUP executive director Jon Kohl.

PUP supported as well the Interpretive Theme Writer´s Field Guide published in 2018 by the National Association for Interpretation. This new book is actually the second edition with significant improvements over the English version as well as an adaptation for Iberoamerica (Latin America, Spain, and Portugal) with contributions from experts throughout the region. It is also written in Spanish with some Portuguese.

Produced as a Kindle ebook for greater distribution, the book can be found on all of Amazon´s websites (see the USA and Mexico) at a significantly reduced price compared to the English version. Some improvements include:

• New techniques for generating Big Ideas
• New and improved example themes
• New “Theme Spotlights” about ideas relating to interpretive themes
• References to world events since 2018
• New chapter about interpretive presentation structures including the Theme Dissection Technique to derive structures from themes
• Integration with the recent textbook, Esencia de la interpretación de patrimonio: una visión holística para experimentar y conservar el patrimonio natural y cultural de América Latina (Mayorga and Kohl, 2021, Editorial UNED) also supported by PUP
• A glossary
• Updated epilogue to take into consideration the rise of ChatGTP and its possible impact on the interpretation field

In terms of adaptation, it replaces many North American references and personae with quotes, examples, and references to writers and other important thinkers from throughout Iberoamerica to make it more relevant to the expanded audience. It includes a series of contributions from collaborators throughout the region called “Voices from the Field.”

Members of the board of the Mexican Association for Heritage Interpreters reviewed and commented on the text while its founding director and PUP advisor, Dr. Antonieta Jiménez, edited the text. The PUP Consortium, as with the previous version, lent materials, photos, and experiences from its work in previous years. Other PUP member contributors include Marcelo Arze, Carlos Rosero, Clara Osorio, and, of course, PUP advisor, Sam Ham.

50% Discount for PUP Members

There will be an upcoming 50% book discount day for PUP members. If you are interested in taking advantage, please send a note to info@pupconsortium.net and you will be alerted when the discount day will be on Amazon.