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Cuba

Pierre Hausherr

The people architecture cuisine and natural beauty of Cuba come to life in this gorgeous one-of-a-kind tribute to this fascinating island country

This rich visually stunning book gives a full and unprecedented look at the once forbidden island of Cuba. From the bustling city streets of Havana to the rushing waterfalls of the lush verdant countryside to the fishing communities that dot miles of azure coastline in Cuba an entire jewel of a country opens up to us as never before.

Large full-color photographs adorn every page and showcase the landscapes cityscapes and seascapes as well as the faces of the Cuban people. Organized by topic including: The Cuban Character Havana The Jungle and the Sea Tastes of Cuba Cuban Hospitality Celebrations and more each chapter is framed by an introduction that offers some history and explains about Cuban culture as it exists today.

As the U.S. government begins to lift restrictions on travel more and more Americans are becoming interested in visiting and learning about Cuba bringing about an increased fascination with the island.>

  • Classification : Travel & Travel Writing
  • Pub Date : JAN 2, 2018
  • Imprint : Black Dog & Leventhal
  • Page Extent : 272
  • Binding : PB
  • ISBN : 9780316511193
  • Price : INR 1,385
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Pierre Hausherr

Pierre Hausherr studied photography at the Institut Francais de la Photographie before becoming a studio photographer. In 1985 a trip to Mauritius changed the path of his career. He became a specialist on islands and has contributed to Iles Magazine for over ten years. He is very familiar with Cuba which he has visited and photographed many times. He lives in France.

Françs Missen is a Pulitzer Prize-winning independent investigative journalist and the author of several books both fiction and non-fiction. He is also the winner of the Albert Londres Prize for journalism. He lives in France.

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