Based on real events mixed with fantasy and glimpses of historical events in Mexico during the 20th century, the author of this novel takes us to a world where work and pride in belonging to a lineage of cartoneros artisans represent food not only for the spirit. but also to survive.

A tribute to the creation of the Mexican artisan Pedro Linares López who, in a trance close to death, had a vision of dark animals that were not from this world and who later, thanks to his imagination and the magic of his hands, was able to bring to reality. "Alebrijes_ alebrijes_", he heard them shout in his dream. Years later, alebrijes would populate the national territory and would be recognized in the world as one of the most representative crafts of Mexico.