 Martín Adan's first book was the novel "La casa de cartón" ("The Cardboard House").Published in 1928 when the author was only 20 years old, "The Cardboard House" was influenced by the Avant-garde and is one of the best examples of Peruvian narrative of its time.The novel was told through the paintings of a young man's experiences and reflections and was notable for evoking the district of Lima, Barranco.