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Author : Michael Connors
Publisher : Abradale Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2004-04-19
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015060885533
Emphasizing the palatial homes and elegant furnishings of the island's plantation aristocracy, this lavishly illustrated book offers a completely different view of Cuba from the one normally seen.
Author : Jane Jensen
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798852120380
Step into a world of captivating charm and timeless elegance as you embark on a fashion journey through the pages of "Cuba Elegance." This beautifully curated book invites you to marvel at the enchanting fusion of history, culture, and style that defines the fashion landscape of Cuba.Delve into the vibrant streets of Havana, where colonial architecture meets retro glamour, and witness the captivating allure of Old Havana. Immerse yourself in the rhythm of the night as you explore salsa-ready outfits and embrace the energy of Cuban nightlife. Feel the warmth of the sun and the gentle breeze as you discover beachwear essentials for lounging by the crystal-clear waters.Uncover the hidden treasures of Cuba's traditional crafts, from intricate embroidery and handwoven textiles to pottery and palm leaf weaving, as you explore the rich artistic traditions of the island. Marvel at the beauty of Cuban street markets and boutiques, where unique fashion finds await, and dive into the world of ethical shopping to support local artisans and embrace sustainable fashion practices.Through elegant prose and stunning visuals, "Cuba Elegance" celebrates the country's unique fashion identity, a harmonious blend of cultural fusion, retro nostalgia, vibrant expression, and undeniable charm. Let your imagination transport you to the streets filled with vintage cars, the rhythmic beats of salsa, and the vibrant colors that define Cuban fashion.Whether you are a fashion enthusiast, a lover of travel and culture, or simply curious about the allure of Cuba, this book offers an immersive experience that will leave you marveling at the beauty and elegance that define the island's fashion scene.Join us on this remarkable journey through time and culture, where every page unveils the captivating essence of "Cuba Elegance." Discover the vibrant spirit, embrace the rich heritage, and indulge in the wonders of Cuban fashion that will truly leave you mesmerized.
Author : Nick Foulkes
Publisher : Skira Editore
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Design
ISBN : 8857207226
A sophisticated wardrobe guides' series for modern men. Uman. The Essays is a series of commentaries by contemporary connoisseurs (authors, journalists, and cultured men), who explore the sources of men's costume - sports, discovery, passions - to reveal the traditions and ethos at the basis of the ideal wardrobe. It is a project by Umberto Angeloni, former chief executive of Brioni, an Italian luxury lifestyle brand with global diffusion. This volume is devoted to fashion under the sun. The author is the writer and journalist Nick Foulkes; in 2007 he was named Havana Man of the Year: "... the classic long-sleeved guayabera is the sartorial expression of what it is to be Cuban: an elegant and languid solution to the heat, if not the shortages, of Cuba. It is as much a symbol of Cuba as cigars and rum. This heat-defeating light linen or cotton overshirt is the sports jacket, the blazer, the business suit and the dinner jacket of Central America..."
Author : Fiona McAuslan,Matthew Norman
Publisher : Rough Guides
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1858289033
This ever more accessible island will soon be the hottest Caribbean destination for North American travelers, according to the authors, who cover all sites and events to suit all budgets. of color photos. 43 maps.
Author : Hermes Mallea
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780847858804
Havana Living Today presents both stylish homes that survived the Cuban Revolution as well as innovative Havana interiors created in recent years amid the beginning of a new era and lifestyle. Far from the cliché images of dilapidated palazzos and 1950s-era cars, Havana Living Today presents a vibrant, creative, and forward-looking city through the lens of an eclectic collection of domestic interiors. Recent changes in Cuba—such as the easing of restrictions on travel and commercial real estate enterprises—have led to a flurry of world-class renovations, giving rise to a palpable hopefulness in the Cuban capital and innovative interiors for a tropical lifestyle. Havana Living Today is an insider’s view of the styles present in this revitalizing city, taking the reader into the elegant, eccentric, sophisticated, and classical melange of the city’s finest and most fascinating interiors. This is the first book of its kind to counter long-held preconceptions about how people live in Havana, presenting a vision of the city that international visitors have rarely seen until now, offering fresh inspiration to design aficionados and homeowners in warm climes.
Author : Richard Savage,Esther Lisbeth Burns Gunter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : American fiction
ISBN : HARVARD:HXDN6M
Author : Håkan Karlsson,Tomás Diez Acosta
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780429516177
Previous works on the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) have approached the topic from the point of view of the U.S. and its allies, while Cuban experiences have still not been sufficiently discussed. This book presents new aspects which have seldom – or never – been offered before, giving a detailed account of the crisis from a Cuban perspective. It also investigates the archaeological and anthropological aspects of the crisis, by exploring the tangible and intangible remains that still can be found on the former Soviet missile bases in the Cuban countryside, and through interviews which add a local, human dimension to the subject.
Author : Ilja A. Luciak
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Cuba
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173021942128
"Gender and Democracy in Cuba traces the progress of women's social and economic rights brought about by the early revolutionary government. Drawing on interviews with high-ranking Cuban officials and research gathered during visits to the island, Luciak argues that democracy cannot be successfully consolidated without the full participation of women in the political process - and the support of men - both at the party and societal levels. Gender and Democracy in Cuba also provides a foundation for understanding the evolving role of women and the meaning of democracy in the transition period of post-Castro Cuba."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Aviva Chomsky,Barry Carr,Alfredo Prieto,Pamela Maria Smorkaloff
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781478004561
Tracking Cuban history from 1492 to the present, The Cuba Reader includes more than one hundred selections that present myriad perspectives on Cuba's history, culture, and politics. The volume foregrounds the experience of Cubans from all walks of life, including slaves, prostitutes, doctors, activists, and historians. Combining songs, poetry, fiction, journalism, political speeches, and many other types of documents, this revised and updated second edition of The Cuba Reader contains over twenty new selections that explore the changes and continuities in Cuba since Fidel Castro stepped down from power in 2006. For students, travelers, and all those who want to know more about the island nation just ninety miles south of Florida, The Cuba Reader is an invaluable introduction.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1908
Category : Cuba
ISBN : NYPL:33433081696886
Author : Rachel Kushner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781416561149
Finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction The debut novel by New York Times bestselling author Rachel Kushner, called “shimmering” (The New Yorker), “multilayered and absorbing” (The New York Times Book Review), and “gorgeously written” (Kirkus Reviews). Young Everly Lederer and K.C. Stites come of age in Oriente Province, where the Americans tend their own fiefdom—three hundred thousand acres of United Fruit Company sugarcane that surround their gated enclave. If the rural tropics are a child's dreamworld, Everly and K.C. nevertheless have keen eyes for the indulgences and betrayals of the grown-ups around them—the mordant drinking and illicit loves, the race hierarchies and violence. In Havana, a thousand kilometers and a world away from the American colony, a cabaret dancer meets a French agitator named Christian de La Mazière, whose seductive demeanor can't mask his shameful past. Together they become enmeshed in the brewing political underground. When Fidel and Raúl Castro lead a revolt from the mountains above the cane plantation, torching the sugar and kidnapping a boat full of "yanqui" revelers, K.C. and Everly begin to discover the brutality that keeps the colony humming. Though their parents remain blissfully untouched by the forces of history, the children hear the whispers of what is to come. Kushner's first novel is a tour de force, haunting and compelling, with the urgency of a telex from a forgotten time and place.
Author : Lonely Planet,Brendan Sainsbury,Carolyn McCarthy
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Page : 991 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781787011731
#1 best-selling guide to Cuba* Lonely Planet Cuba is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk through Havana's cobbled streets and evoke the ghosts of mega-rich sugar barons and sabre-rattling buccaneers; stay in a private homestay where you can quickly uncover the nuances of everyday Cuban life; and hop on your bike and hit the quintessentially rural Cuba in Valle de Vinales; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Cuba and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Cuba Travel Guide: Full-color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, architecture, cuisine, music, dance, outdoor activities, literature, culture Covers Havana, Artemisa, Isla de la Juventud, Valle de Vinales, Pinar del Rio, Bay of Pigs, Santa Clara, Sancti Spiritus, Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Cuba, our most comprehensive guide to Cuba, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Author : Trumbull White
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Cuba
ISBN : UIUC:30112098977298
Author : Luis Camnitzer
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Art
ISBN : 0292705174
Starting with the groundbreaking 1981 exhibit called "Volumen I," New Art of Cuba provided the first comprehensive look at the works of the first generation of Cuban artists completely shaped by the 1959 revolution. This revised edition includes a new epilogue that discusses developments in Cuban art since the book's publication in 1994, including the exodus of artists in the early 1990s, the effects of the new dollar economy on the status of artists, and the shift away from socialist themes to more personal concerns in the artists' works. Twenty-four new color plates augment the more than 200 b&w illustrations of the original volume.
Author : Marial Iglesias Utset
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780807877845
In this cultural history of Cuba during the United States' brief but influential occupation from 1898 to 1902--a key transitional period following the Spanish-American War--Marial Iglesias Utset sheds light on the complex set of pressures that guided the formation and production of a burgeoning Cuban nationalism. Drawing on archival and published sources, Iglesias illustrates the process by which Cubans maintained and created their own culturally relevant national symbols in the face of the U.S. occupation. Tracing Cuba's efforts to modernize in conjunction with plans by U.S. officials to shape the process, Iglesias analyzes, among other things, the influence of the English language on Spanish usage; the imposition of North American holidays, such as Thanksgiving, in place of traditional Cuban celebrations; the transformation of Havana into a new metropolis; and the development of patriotic symbols, including the Cuban flag, songs, monuments, and ceremonies. Iglesias argues that the Cuban response to U.S. imperialism, though largely critical, indeed involved elements of reliance, accommodation, and welcome. Above all, Iglesias argues, Cubans engaged the Americans on multiple levels, and her work demonstrates how their ambiguous responses to the U.S. occupation shaped the cultural transformation that gave rise to a new Cuban nationalism.