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The Houses of Old Cuba
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by Llilian Llanes, Jean-Luc De Laguarigue, and Jean-Luc De Laguarigue
Sales Rank: 1145480
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$60.00
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on 6-19-2008.
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Features
Cover Type: Hard Cover with 199 pages
Published by: Thames & Hudson October 1999
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0500019533
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0500019535
Book Dimensions:
12.8 x 10 x 1.2 inches
Weighs: 3.4 pounds
From Library Journal
Llanes, chief curator at the Museo Wilfredo Lam in Havana, and photographer de Laguarigue present a visual survey of the Cuban architectural heritage from the 16th to 19th centuries. Introductory chapters provide an overview of the island of Cuba including discussions of climate and terrain, indigenous people and colonization, and architectural details of the tropics. Color photographs illustrate interior and exterior views of both the homes of the wealthy in Havana and the bohios (cabins built from various kinds of organic materials) of those living in the isolated outlying areas. Close-up details of the courtyards, balconies, galleries, balustrades, grilles, and louvered doors are illustrated while the text explains the development of the architectural features, the houses themselves, and the social life and customs of Cuban daily living. This highly visual presentation of Cuban dwellings is recommended wherever interest warrants.
-Judith Yankielun Lind, Roseland Free P.L., NJ
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Southern Accents, Philip Morris, December 1999
The Houses of Old Cuba documents the country's hybrid architectural character. Though concentrated on housesthe text covers the wider economic, cultural, and social history of Cuba, providing a context for the history of domestic building over the centuries. The photographs similarly capture the greater setting and include images of life in today's Havana and smaller cities strung the length of the island.
Reader Reviews
This review is from: The Houses of Old Cuba (Paperback)
I purchased this book for my husband, he was forced to flee Cuba at the age of 5. He has a vast collection of books on Cuba and Cuban-American issues, and this is a very welcomed addition. The photographs are lovely, and when viewed by our Cuban relatives, it brought back lots of memories. Lovely as an art or historical book.
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