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Overview
On the eve of what may be a tumultuous change, Adam Kufeld presents a photographic portrait of this exotic land - one of the last remaining communist worlds - which is not often seen by the outside. In more than one-hundred vibrant color photographs - neon-lit nightlife in Havana; alienated youth at an amusement park; men and women, young and old, waiting on line for food; youths showing their support for the revolution by carrying posters of Fidel; religious altars in commemoration of famous saints; men harvesting tobacco - he shows us that he has no illusions about Cuba. For him it is neither a worker's paradise nor a communist hell - rather it is a land of contrasts and contradictions, of hope and resignation, of great creativity and corruption. Cuba succeeds in demystifying and humanizing the country and its people. A lively and informative introduction by Tom Miller provides a historical narrative of the country, its people, and the role that photography has played in politics and daily life.Editorials
Library Journal
Kufeld, whose travels to this mysterious land date back to 1976, when he was a member of the Venceremos Brigade, has assembled 107 of his full-color photographs, which beautifully document one of the world's last remaining Communist countries. Kufeld writes in his notes that he hopes to show everyday life in Cuba to reinforce a belief that people are people, no matter where they live. He has succeeded; his photographs show the Cuban people, young and old, tending to their jobs, families, education, survival, leisure, entertainment, and simple survival. Kufeld shows the reader both the ubiquitous political side of Cuba and its religious element. He illustrates the highly industrious nature of the people, who are shown in long lines as they suffer under heavy rationing because the island has lost its close Soviet and Eastern European allies. The book is a human look into an unknown land, as well as a fine collection of vibrant and expressive photographs.-Melinda Stivers Leach, Precision Editorial Services, Wondervu, Col.Booknews
A collection of evocative, intimate color photographs of people, mostly, living in one of the last remaining communist worlds. Introduced with a lively and informative historical narrative by Tom Miller. 10x8.5" Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR booknews.comBook Details
Published
October 12, 1994
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Co.
Pages
128
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780393035094