Living in Cuba [Hardcover]

Simon McBride (Author), Alexandra Black (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0312197276 | ISBN-13: 978-0312197278 | Publication Date: October 15, 1998 | Edition: First Edition

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.

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About the Author

Simon McBride has more than 20 years experience as a photographer. he specializes in gardens and interiors, working regularly for House & Garden, Country Living, Architectural Digest and Classic Home among many others.

Alexandra Black has travelled extensively throughout Asia and Latin America, writing on design, interiors, fashion and culture for magazines and newspapers in London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Sydney.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books; First Edition edition (October 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312197276
• ISBN-13: 978-0312197278
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,149,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars capturing the essence ...., December 16, 2000

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Matilde Busana (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Living in Cuba (Hardcover)

I bought this book in Havana whilst on a brief visit just recently.

Having visited some of the places in the book, such as the wonderful building used as the cover shot; stayed in a hotel on The Malecon; stayed in one of the private grand old homes in Vedado; stayed for a few days in Trinidad; Cienfuegos; Valle de los Ingenios - can truly say that this book, by its wonderful photography, has captured the true essence of what is Cuba today - a beautiful island caught in a past era distinguished by its architecture, granduer of vision and the human senses of style and vibrant sense of life - all in glorious decay today but still captiviting and enthralling. It is heartening that some of the buildings are being restored to their former grandeur and will be there for following generations to see and enjoy.

The country is rendered even more attractive by its people, who everyday cope with trying to live without the basics that the rest of the world takes for granted and, still maintain a great sense of life, optimism, gentleness of spirit and pride in their beautiful country.