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The Houses of Old Cuba | 
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| Author: Llilian Llanes
Creator: Jean-luc De Laguarigue
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Category: Book
List Price: $34.95
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 88083
Media: Paperback
Pages: 200
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 12 x 9.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 0500282722
Dewey Decimal Number: 918
EAN: 9780500282724
ASIN: 0500282722
Publication Date: April 30, 2001
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Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: Good Condition, delivery time 10 to 12 Working days, via Priority airmail from UK
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Product Description
From the indigenous simple huts known as bohios to elegant neoclassical villas, from the grand palaces of the Spanish occupation to luxurious quintas or country mansions, all the secrets and enchantments of Cuban life, past and present, remain intact today in the city of Havana, in the towns of Trinidad, Camagueey, and Santiago de Cuba, and in the countryside. This superbly illustrated book reveals a Cuban architectural heritage that is often ignored or hidden from the view of visitors to the island. Drawing upon local archives, museum records, memoirs, diaries, and other native sources, Llilian Llanes describes Cuba's architectural history from the sixteenth century to the nineteenth. The evolution of Cuban architecture, influenced by climate and social conditions, parallels the cultural, political, and economic history of the island, and the houses and their decoration reflect periods of greater or lesser prosperity, as well as social inequalities. Courtyards, balconies, galleries, balustrades, grilles, and louvered doors: the evocative photographs, all in color, illustrate the subject magnificently with exterior and interior views plus close-ups of details. Extended captions explain the development of architectural features and the houses themselves over centuries and provide fascinating details of Cuban daily life, customs, and pastimes. 168 color photographs and a map.
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Beautiful book, beautiful memories. May 11, 2004
LUV 2 READ NJ (NJ United States)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
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.
french version available in www.amazon.fr February 5, 2001
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
both versions of the book, in english and french, are excellent. however, there are some 'minor' differences, for example the cover. there is also a spanish version that shares the french version cover design.
 Wonderful Photography November 7, 2000
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is a fabulous book with exquisite pictures. The photography is marvelous and it gives the reader an opportunity to see the nice range of architectural styles that can be found in Cuba.
My review is not yet available May 25, 1999
3 out of 30 found this review helpful
I'd like to see the original version ( in French?) I know it is by Editions Arthaud. Please inform me about this version. Is it on a website?
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