Bell-Villada, Gene H. Garcia Marquez: The Man and His Work, University of North Carolina Press, 1984.

Bell-Villada explores various aspects of Garcia Marquez's work, with chapters focusing on his short fiction, his early development as a writer, and his novels.

Williams, Raymond. Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Twayne Publishers, 1984.

A volume of criticism covering Garcia Marquez's career up to the time of its publication, including chapters analyzing each of his novels and most of the short stories. Williams also includes a biographical introduction, and a survey of the author's work as a journalist.