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Americanos: Latino Life in the United States

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As the largest growing ethnic group in the United States, Latinos/Hispanics have made inroads in many fields due to their strength, organization, and family values. Although differences among Latinos are as common as differences in other groups distinguished by a common language root (e.g., Slavs, Arabs, Romance languages speakers, etc.) the common struggle of all nationalities that are found in this classification is the same: success.

Edited by one of the greatest activists and advocates for Latinos all around the world, actor Edward James Olmos, "Americanos: Latino Life in the United States" is a collection of beautiful photographs and stories of Latinos throughout the United States. From Mexican-Americans in California to Puerto Ricans in New York City, Olmos and a team of other editors have produced a book that perfectly and respectfully captures the beauty and realities of Latinos all around. Available in hardbound and paperback editions, "Americanos: Latino Life in the United States" is a must have for Latino/Hispanic Studies students/enthuasists or for anyone who tuly appreciates cultural photography. The book, which was accompanied by a U.S. museum tour of photographs featured in the book, is truly a milestone for a community that has risen from a long sleep and awakened to become the most dynamic and promising group in the Americas.

If I can use two words to describe this book, I would use "moving" and "beautiful." It's a must have book in your library, especially if you're Latino.

Having worked with Olmos, Ybarra, and Monterrey and the 29 other photographers like myself was a true labor of love. I am one of the photographers of the Americanos Project. I feel we uncovered a treasure of diversity with in the Latino culture living in the United States. Now this labor of love is available for all to see, study and enjoy. This book is as colorful as the culture itself.

I had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Olmos talk in person about the making of "Americanos" and now have the pleasure of enjoying the book again and again. The photos are hauntingly charming, poignant and vital and I can guarantee they will stay in your heart and mind long after you put the book down.

What "Americanos" has to say about Latinos is so vitally important. Olmos, in his preface, says "...Too often, only one culture of Latino culture is apparent. That is the culture that we see from our car windows, on newscasts, in restaurants and from stadium seats..." "Americanos", however gives us an insider's view, a look into the very heart and soul of our Latino brothers and sisters and reveals a people, in Olmos's words, "...who are diverse in culture, color, ideas and dreams..."

Without a book such as Americanos to showcase the great contribution that Latino photographers have and will continue to make, the world may never have a chance to enjoy such stimulating and insightfull photography. A must have for every photographer!

Edward James Olmos has done alot of WOnderful things in his career. and this Project is one of them.it's very Important to Show the World The Beauty of the Latino World.every culture deserves the right to be seen and heard at full Zenith.everybody wants a better Future and to Be Respected.This Book is very much like the book i have of African-AMericans in America the Many different shades of us and the many visions.it's important to Know the World around You.

After being honored with the presence of Mr. Olmos at the Penn State University this past November, I have only grown to respect what our culture has done and continues to do. This book exemplifies what we were, what we are, and what we are to become. I have only pride in my heart and a joy in my sould for what we have been capable of doing in this the United States of America. I hope that everyone has a chance to look at this book and, like I did, see themselves in these pages.

This is an outstanding presentation of us who are Americanos! Beautiful pictures and essays. All Americans should read this book to help reform thier ideas about brown skinned people of America!Americanos: Latino Life in the United States

This book is an amazing history of the Hispanic peoples. We have been referred by so many titles, but Americanos brings it all together. There is history, art, literature,and many other articles of interest to anybody. I have given this for gifts, and people have ordered more for their own families.

"Americanos" tells the reader in prose and image that Latinos are truly a beutiful and important part of the American landscape. The time has come for Americans to become aware of the diversity within the Latino community.....and this book does a great service to that end. While reading/perusing "Americanos", you will begin to see Latinos differently and appreciate their heritage, beliefs and their right to dignity and respect.

Esto es un libro hecho muy bien con el editation gráfico muy bueno hecho por Manuel Monterrey. Recomend I él.

This is a very well done book with very good graphical editation done by Manuel Monterrey. I recomend it.