Cuba: The Sights, Sounds, Flavors, and Faces

by François Missen, Pierre Hausherr (Photographer)

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 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.

Genres: Travel

272 pages, Paperback

First published November 3, 2010

Reviews

[Book Grocer]

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A trip to Cuba is like a trip back in time, with its wonderful old world sense of a society yet to take on the frenetic pace of modern life. From horse-drawn carts over cobblestone roads in Trinidad, to the glowing romance of a sunlit Havana, this is a mini coffee-table delight that will take you on a journey to one of the world’s most fascinating countries.
Steph, The Book Grocer

[Tekla]

The photos are good, not great and the choices about which to put in collages and which to make full page were not what I would have chosen.

[Anh Lê]

khá nice, một album sống động, vintage về vibe, đời sống, thiên nhiên, con ng, lịch sử, văn hoá, ẩm thực...Cuba

[Joycew]

This is full color photo book by two Frenchmen familiar with Cuba. The most interesting part was reading about two cities,, namely Trinidad and Camaquey,still beautiful and inhabited by old wealth from tobacco and sugar cane - nothing like the current condition of Havana. So, to people who can not travel to Cuba, this is quite an eye opener. If you are curious about Cuba, this is one more b ook to add to your reading list.

[Jbondandrews]

While I thought the pictures of Cuba were absolutely incredible and I appreciated the criticisms of the Americans and Russians. I felt that the author's complaints about the Cuban government mean spirited. The Cubans are doing the best they can under the continued illegal embargo placed on them by the American government. For someone who visits Cuba a lot he should be more understanding.

[Nancy]

I'd call this a coffee-table book, perfect for anyone who wants an introduction to or a memory of the people and landscape of Cuba. The text is fairly minimal, but quite poetic and evocative of the Cuban culture.

[Annette]

fascinating images