Images of Puerto Rico [Hardcover]

Roger A. LaBrucherie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2000

This is a photographic-essay "coffee-table" book about Puerto Rico. It covers, in photographs, paintings, maps, and text, Puerto Rico's history, flora, fauna, geography, and scenery, with a special emphasis on the people and culture of the island.

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About the Author

AUTHORBIO: Born and raised in California, photojournalist Roger LaBrucherie began his exploration of islands in the late 1960s, when he undertook his training and service as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. His formal education as an economist and lawyer at Harvard College and Stanford University has enabled him to bring an unusually deep and analytical approach to his subjects. It is hardly surprising, therefore, that his works are as highly acclaimed for their commitment to the research and accuracy of their texts as they are for the beauty of their visual presentations. Among the islands he has covered to date are: Bermuda, Barbados, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, as well as the Hawaiian Islands. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Imagenes Pr; 2nd edition (December 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0939302101
• ISBN-13: 978-0939302109
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,854,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #60 in Books > Travel > Caribbean > Puerto Rico

More About the Author

Born and raised in California, photojournalist Roger LaBrucherie began his exploration of the Caribbean when he undertook his training and service as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
His formal education as an economist and lawyer at Harvard
College and Stanford University has enabled him to bring an unusually deep and analytical approach to his subjects. It is hardly surprising, therefore, that his works are as highly acclaimed for their commitment to the research and accuracy of their texts as they are for the beauty of their visual presentations. To date he has published a total of 12 books, including works on Hawaii, Bermuda, Barbados, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book, January 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Images of Puerto Rico (Hardcover)

This book was a gift from my brother for the holidays. Being a native from Puerto Rico, I believe this book is invaluable for those of us who have been raised in Puerto Rico and like many others, like Mr.Labrucherie expresses in his book chapter "Jibaro", have pursued a more progressive lifestyle in the mainland. Nowhere have I read a book about Puerto Rico, its history and culture, that illustrates the true essence of Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rican as this book does. The author has an amazing ability of providing insight about the Island not only for the tourist but particularly to us that have lived there and are away. In its own way an analytical review of the Island's background, the book has been written in such a way that not only you learn but mostly you navigate through the book. When you finish each chapter, you feel that you have become part of the story told. Of course, the photography is superb, taking you to the heart of the topic for an extraordinary display of the profound beauty of Puerto Rico. A real pleasure and joy to read. Thank you, Mr. Labrucherie, for making me fall in love with my Island all over again. Cheers, for a fantastic photojournalism and writing exceptional gift!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Work of Art., December 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Puerto Rico, Borinquen Querida (Hardcover)

This stunning book reflects pure professionalism and attention to detail as well as a love and devotion to the island and people of Puerto Rico. The more than 100 photographs are magnificent. There are aerial shots of pristine, remote regions of the island and startling close-ups of both plants and wildlife. Then there are the photos of the bustling metropolis of San Juan, including the narrow streets of beautiful Old San Juan, the noteworthy architecture of Ponce, and, of course, the burgeoning tourist resorts. Last but not least are the stars of the book -- the people of Puerto Rico in their great variety of personality, background, and station in life. An added feature is a substantial amount of historical material that accompanies the photos, thereby providing virtually two books in one. Certainly this work is both an enticement to visit Puerto Rico and a happy reminder of past visits.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Knows the island backward and forward, October 10, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Puerto Rico, Borinquen Querida (Hardcover)

I've been travelling to the islands of the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, for over 25 years, and I have quite a collection of coffee-table books on the region. This author is a master of getting "inside" the county, the people, the culture, the history. Incredible pictures -- this man is a true artist. (The photo notes say he took over 15,000 pictures to put the book together!) The text is chock-full of info, for those who actually take the time to read this sort of book. Actually, I had not intended to read the text, but I started reading a bit here and there and ended up reading it cover-to-cover. This book covers it all -- I couldn't recommend it more highly.