La Carmina Books: Penguin Random House author of Cute Yummy Time, Crazy Wacky Theme Restaurants Tokyo book.

La Carmina is the author of several books, published by major US publishers Penguin Random House, and Simon & Schuster. She is represented by leading NYC literary agency, Levine Greenberg Rostan (they represent top writers including Ray Dalio, Chuck Klosterman, Gillian Flynn, and Dan Ariely). 

Much like her popular blog, La Carmina’s books take readers inside the colorful, exciting world of Jpop culture, Goth subcultures and offbeat trends. Her books include The Little Book of Satanism (a non-fiction handbook of Satanic culture, history, practices), Cute Yummy Time (a guide to making meals look adorable) and Crazy, Wacky Theme Restaurants: Tokyo (exploring the bizarre world of Japanese maid cafes, cat cafes, vampire restaurants and more.)

See La Carmina’s Simon & Schuster author page, and Penguin Random House bio.

For more info about La Carmina’s books and how to purchase them, see below.

The Little Book of Satanism: A Guide to Satanic History, Culture & Wisdom
(Ulysses Press / Simon & Schuster. October 25, 2022)
by La Carmina 

** Get it on Amazon, Kindle, Simon & Schuster, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, and more, Links to other retailers worldwide including UK stores ♡ Chapters/Indigo ♡ Amazon Canada ♡ Dymocks Australia.

Discover the fascinating history and culture of Satanism through the ages and learn why many Satanists today stand up for free inquiry and personal liberty.  

Satanism is too often misunderstood as a religion that makes blood sacrifices to an evil, horned Prince of Darkness. In reality, modern Satanists are nonviolent and nontheistic, and consider the Devil to be a meaningful metaphor for the pursuit of knowledge, reason, and justice.

The Little Book of Satanism details the “mark of the beast” in cultural and historic movements over the centuries, which have informed the sincerely held beliefs and practices of Satanists today. Written by award-winning alternative culture journalist and blogger La Carmina, this comprehensive guide includes: 

– Information on Satan’s biblical origins, and his various names, appearances, and symbols
– Details on his age-old role as a scapegoat, from medieval witch trials to the 1980s Satanic Panic
– An overview of modern philosophy and practices, focusing on The Church of Satan, The Satanic Bible, and The Satanic Temple
– Examples of the Devil’s influence on art, literature, music, and films—from Paradise Lost to Rosemary’s Baby

This accessible book explains how Satanism developed in the context of social history while debunking lurid conspiracy theories about serial killers and ritual abuse. It includes a primer on various Satanic practices such as social activism, rituals, and holidays. In the spirit of the fallen angel Lucifer, be inspired by Satanism’s affirmative values that courageously oppose arbitrary authority and champion nonconformity.

♥ Order The Little Book of Satanism from Amazon here, or get it on Kindle. It’s also available from Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, and more (see more links to purchase my book on Simon & Schuster). Here are links to other retailers worldwide — including UK stores ♡ Chapters/Indigo ♡ Amazon Canada ♡ Dymocks Australia.
♥ Learn more about The Little Book of Satanism here.
♥ See La Carmina’s Satanic book deal announcement on Publisher’s Weekly.

Below: La Carmina’s Little Book of Satanism was translated into Spanish by Spain’s Melusina Editorial. To get a copy, Google “El Pequeño Libro del Satanismo.”

CUTE YUMMY TIME: 70 recipes for the cutest food you’ll ever eat
(Perigee Books / Penguin Group USA)

Cute Yummy Time features 70 imaginative recipes, with step-by-step instructions on how to make regular dishes look like cute-faced animals. La Carmina’s recipes are inspired by the Japanese “character bento” trend — where school lunches are decorated to look like My Melody and Snoopy — but use healthy Western ingredients. Learn how to make buns with pig-faces, desserts shaped like cats, and more. As a bonus, each page features anime-style illustrations by La Carmina and her Scottish Fold cat, and an adventure story that will make you smile.

♥ Buy the book directly from Amazon.

“The Little Book of Satanism” was translated into SPANISH — and it’s out worldwide today! Spain-based publisher Distópolis did the translation and new cover design. To get a copy, Google “El Pequeño Libro del Satanismo.” “La Editorial Melusina publicará el ensayo EL PEQUEÑO LIBRO DEL SATANISMO de La Carmina, una obra que ahonda en sus valores afirmativos como inspiración en la vida.

CRAZY, WACKY THEME RESTAURANTS: Tokyo
(Mark Batty Publisher / Random House)

In Japan, “theme restaurants” transform a meal into a fantasy experience. La Carmina experiences over a dozen bizarre theme cafes in Japan — from eating in a jail cell, to getting served by cross-dressing maids. Laugh out loud at her personal reflections on eating in schoolboy cafes, monkey waiters, eyeball cocktails, monster attacks and much more. This hard cover book features color photography by Carmen Wong and La Carmina.

♥ Buy it now, via Amazon’s website.

La Carmina’s books were reviewed and featured in major press, including The Guardian, Washington Post, LA Times, The New Yorker, Publisher’s Weekly and more. (View clippings on her Press page.)

Her publishers sent her on multi-city book tours, including signings and readings in LA, San Francisco, NYC, DC and Philadelphia. She shared her books on international talk TV shows, including a live demo on The Today Show. (Writing as Carmen Wong, pen name La Carmina, pseudonym or author name for LaCarmina).

La Carmina frequently hosts TV programs about food, travel and Asia pop culture trends. She is also an experienced TV fixer / producer, appearing on shows like World’s Weirdest Restaurants for Food Network. See her hosting reel and resume on her TV website.

The Little Book of Satanism is available on Amazon and Kindle. It’s also available from Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, and more (see more links to purchase La Carmina’s Satanic book on Simon & Schuster).  You can get her Satanic book from retailers worldwide — including UK stores ♡ Chapters/Indigo ♡ Amazon Canada ♡ Dymocks Australia.

Read her detailed bio here, and contact La Carmina here.