Handmade In Cuba

Author : Ruth Behar,Juanamaría Cordones-Cook,Kristin Schwain
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781683402886

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Handmade in Cuba by Ruth Behar,Juanamaría Cordones-Cook,Kristin Schwain Pdf

Handmade in Cuba is an in-depth examination of Ediciones Vigía, an artisanal press that published exquisite books crafted from simple supplies during some of Cuba’s most dire economic periods. Vividly illustrated, this volume shows how the publishing collective responded to the nation’s changing historical and political situation from the margins of society, representing Cuban culture across the boundaries of race, age, gender, and genre. In this volume, poets and scholars reflect on the unique artistic direction of Rolando Estévez, who oversaw the creation of over 500 handmade books and magazines between 1985 and 2014. They highlight the beautiful designs and unusual materials selected, including fabric, metals, wood, feathers, and discarded items. Through diverse perspectives, including an interview with Estévez himself, the essays showcase the unlimited inventive possibilities of books as objects, as sculptural pieces, and as installations. Even in the age of technology, Estévez generated enormous excitement and admiration for these hand-crafted books, and this volume offers the first inside view of this important alternative publishing space. Contributors: Ruth Behar | Juanamaría Cordones-Cook | Gwendolyn Díaz | Erin Finzer | William Luis | Nancy Morejón | Kim Nochi | Carina Pino Santos | Kristin Schwain | Elzbieta Sklodowska

Author : Molly Mandell
Publisher : Uitgeverij Luster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9460582346

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Made in Cuba by Molly Mandell Pdf

Writer and photographer Molly Mandell portrays 25 Cuban 'makers': creative craftsmen and women with a mission and a lot of passion. They share a striking and admirable do-it-yourself mentality: because Cubans didn't have access to imported goods for a long time, they learned how to make things work with whatever few products were around. This book is an ode to the resilience, the creativity and the self-reliance that have become a necessary way of life for most Cubans. It aims to capture the soul of the people of a country in times of change and transition. Therefore Made in Cuba is not only a source of inspiration for creatives, but also a personal guide to the country, offering a look inside the everyday lives of its people, at a unique moment in time. AUTHOR: Molly Mandell lived and worked in the United States when she started travelling to Cuba. On her countless trips she developed relationships with journalists and scholars but most importantly, with Cuban citizens. Molly is currently based in Copenhagen, where she works as an editor and art director at Kinfolk. SELLING POINT: * Writer and photographer Molly Mandell portrays 25 Cuban craftsmen and woman with a mission, a lot of passion, and a striking and admirable do-it-yourself mentality 120 colour images

Author : Ruth Behar
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780525516484

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Letters from Cuba by Ruth Behar Pdf

Pura Belpré Award Winner Ruth Behar's inspiring story of a young Jewish girl who escapes Poland to make a new life in Cuba, while she works to rescue the rest of her family The situation is getting dire for Jews in Poland on the eve of World War II. Esther's father has fled to Cuba, and she is the first one to join him. It's heartbreaking to be separated from her beloved sister, so Esther promises to write down everything that happens until they're reunited. And she does, recording both the good--the kindness of the Cuban people and her discovery of a valuable hidden talent--and the bad: the fact that Nazism has found a foothold even in Cuba. Esther's evocative letters are full of her appreciation for life and reveal a resourceful, determined girl with a rare ability to bring people together, all the while striving to get the rest of their family out of Poland before it's too late. Based on Ruth Behar's family history, this compelling story celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the most challenging times.

Author : Ramiro Fernández,Ramiro Fernandez
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007-10-11
Category : History
ISBN : 0811860531

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I Was Cuba by Ramiro Fernández,Ramiro Fernandez Pdf

Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution, this work takes a look at Cuban history seen through the collection of Ramiro Fernandez, the world's largest archive of Cuban photos and ephemera.

Author : Richard Gott
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0300111142

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Cuba by Richard Gott Pdf

A thorough examination of the history of the controversial island country looks at little-known aspects of its past, from its pre-Columbian origins to the fate of its native peoples, complete with up-to-date information on Cuba's place in a post-Soviet world.

Author : Jorge Duany
Publisher : University of Florida Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Art
ISBN : 168340209X

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Picturing Cuba by Jorge Duany Pdf

Picturing Cuba explores the evolution of Cuban visual art and its links to cubanía, or Cuban cultural identity. Featuring artwork from the Spanish colonial, republican, and postrevolutionary periods of Cuban history, as well as the contemporary diaspora, these richly illustrated essays trace the creation of Cuban art through shifting political, social, and cultural circumstances. Contributors examine colonial-era lithographs of Cuba?s landscape, architecture, people, and customs that portrayed the island as an exotic, tropical location. They show how the avant-garde painters of the vanguardia, or Havana School, wrestled with the significance of the island?s African and indigenous roots, and they also highlight subversive photography that depicts the harsh realities of life after the Cuban Revolution. They explore art created by the first generation of postrevolutionary exiles, which reflects a new identity?lo cubanoamericano, Cuban-Americanness?and expresses the sense of displacement experienced by Cubans who resettled in another country. A concluding chapter evaluates contemporary attitudes toward collecting and exhibiting post-revolutionary Cuban art in the United States. Encompassing works by Cubans on the island, in exile, and born in America, this volume delves into defining moments in Cuban art across three centuries, offering a kaleidoscopic view of the island?s people, culture, and history. Contributors: Anelys Alvarez | Lynnette M. F. Bosch | María A. Cabrera Arús | Iliana Cepero | Ramón Cernuda | Emilio Cueto | Carol Damian | Victor Deupi | Jorge Duany | Alison Fraunhar | Andrea O?Reilly Herrera | Jean-François Lejeune | Abigail McEwen | Ricardo Pau-Llosa | E. Carmen Ramos

Author : Lynette Chiang
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780762752164

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Handsomest Man in Cuba by Lynette Chiang Pdf

An engaging, witty account of the people, customs, food, and culture of Cuba framed by a fascinating approach to travel. With only a folding bicycle and a towable suitcase, Australian Lynette Chiang spent three months touring Cuba, eshewing tourist hotels and typical iteneraries in favor of an unpredictable day-to-day existence among ordinary citizens. She discovered a people who, despite great privation, are warm, generous—and generally happy. Her narrative covers equally well the challenges of travel on two wheels and the surprises of life in the land of Fidel.

Author : Alexandra Black
Publisher : London Scriptmate Editions
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1902686306

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Living in Cuba by Alexandra Black Pdf

Living In Cuba captures the island's brilliant mix of uniquely preserved architectural and interior styles, from early colonial to baroque to art nouveau and art deco, and brings to life its exotic atmosphere, people and history.

Author : Cristina Garcia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1995-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173019611456

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Cars of Cuba by Cristina Garcia Pdf

Cubans call them cacharros: the gorgeous old American cars of the '40s and '50s that can be found throughout the country. There are classic Chevrolets, Fords, Lincolns, Cadillacs, Packards, Oldsmobiles, Buicks, De Sotos, Dodges, Pontiacs, Studebakers, Thunderbirds, Ramblers, and more, all from Detroit's golden age and all still on the road. Cars of Cuba - with an introduction by Cristina Garcia, author of the novel Dreaming in Cuban, and fifty-three color photographs by Joshua Greene - is a visit to the greatest American car museum in the world!

Author : Hugh Thomas
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1998-03-21
Category : History
ISBN : 0306808277

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Cuba Or The Pursuit Of Freedom by Hugh Thomas Pdf

This first-time paperback edition, now updated, describes and analyzes Cuba's history from the English capture of Havana in 1762 through Spanish colonialism, American imperialism, the Cuban Revolution, and the Missile Crisis to Fidel Castro's defiant but precarious present state.

Author : Fiona McAuslan,Matthew Norman
Publisher : Rough Guides
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1858289033

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Cuba by Fiona McAuslan,Matthew Norman Pdf

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 : Rough Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Page : 771 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781789196344

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The Rough Guide to Cuba (Travel Guide eBook) by Rough Guides Pdf

World-renowned 'tell it like it is' guidebook available Discover Cuba with this comprehensive, entertaining, 'tell it like it is' Rough Guide, packed with comprehensive practical information and our experts' honest and independent recommendations. Whether you plan to visit Havana, drive in an old American car along the Malécon, visit a tobacco plantation or loll on a white-sand beach,The Rough Guide to Cuba will help you discover the best places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Features of The Rough Guide to Cuba: - Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for each step of all kinds of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: Havana; Cienguegos and Villa Clara; Trinidad; and Sancti Spíritus and Santiago de Cuba and Granma. - Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip to Cuba. - Meticulous mapping: always full-colour, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Havana, Trinidad and Santiago de Cuba, and many more locations without needing to get online. - Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Artemisa and Pinar del Río, Northern Oriente and Isla de la Juventud's best sights and top experiences. - Itineraries:carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences. - Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more. - Background information: comprehensive Contexts chapter provides fascinating insights into Cuba, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. - Covers: Havana; Artemisa and Pinar del Río; Varadero, Matanzas and Mayabeque; Cienfuegos and Villa Clara; Trinidad and Sancti Spíritus; Ciego de Ávila and Camagüey; Northern Oriente; Santiago de Cuba and Granma; Islae de la Juventud and Cayo Largo About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781837584932

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Lonely Planet Cuba by Lonely Planet Pdf

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781465417855

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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Cuba by DK Pdf

The world's best full-color travel guides just got better with an expanded edition of DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Cuba. With its music, pristine beaches, and vintage cars, this island nation has a unique identity. Explore Cuba's rich culture and history while having all the practical tips you need for a perfect vacation with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Cuba. Highlights of the guide include: -Vibrant full-color photographs, illustrations, and maps. -Cutaways and floor plans of all the major sights. -3-D aerial views of the Havana's most interesting districts. -Comprehensive selection of hotels, restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. -Customized walking tours, information on local events, and so much more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Cuba-showing you what others only tell you. Now available in PDF format.

Author : Vicki Gold Levi,Steven Heller
Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2002-10
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1568983603

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Cuba Style by Vicki Gold Levi,Steven Heller Pdf

Touring the commercial graphic culture of pre-Castro Cuba, photography curator Levi and senior art director for The New York Times Heller present color reproductions of postcards, tourism advertisements, cigar boxes, music poster, hotel advertisements, and other items that combined graphic styles from the United States with a distinctive Cuban style. A brief introductory essay extols the virtue of this "golden age" of graphic design, noting that Cuba was portrayed as a "paradise" (for wealthy Americans and Europeans). Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR