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Granted unprecedented access to this ethereal and enigmatic island, award-winning photographer David Alan Harvey presents more than a year of his fieldwork in this lavish and insightful, modern-day portrait of Cuba. 125 full-color photos.Editorials
Library Journal
Fidel Castro's 40-year stranglehold on the citizens of Cuba has resulted in financial disaster, decaying cities, and loss of loyalty even among supporters of the Revolution. This publication presents a firsthand account of the effects of Cuba's totalitarian government and dire economy upon its remarkably resilient population. Harvey, a National Geographic photographer for 25 years, offers 150 vividly colorful images of Havana and the countryside--including many photographs of 1950s automobiles and crumbling homes, which are common sights. These images are matched with staff writer Newhouse's historical overview, which discusses the country's rich architectural heritage, culture, and social conditions. Together these add up to a sympathetic understanding of what the island is like today. Clearly, Harvey and Newhouse were captivated by the exuberance of the Cuban people. Recommended for a wide range of readers at most public libraries.--Joan Levin, MLS, Chicago Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.\Book Details
Published
October 1, 1999
Publisher
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c1999.
Pages
252
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780792275015