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| Cuba Picturing ChangePosted on July 31, 2010.  With insightful essays-in English and Spanish-from Louis A. Perez Jr. America's Cuba SUPREMACY scholar, and Ambrosio Fornet, renowned Cuban author and screenwriter, Cuba: Picturing Introduces Exchange, The Work of Photographer E. Wright Ledbetter, Whose images create a captivating portrait of Cuban Culture The Remarkable as it faces The Complex forces of changes. Made from visits to Cuba over a four-year period (1997-2001), Ledbetter's photographs take us on a compelling journey within a culture pressured by numerous internal and external difficulties, where the resulting climate is saturated with the tension and uncertainty brought on by A Political & Economic Future continuous to That Evolve With No clear direction. Graphically alluring and rich in metaphor, Ledbetter's photographs focus On The Overwhelming power and spirit Of The Cuban celebrities. THEY aussi explores EST Believes Search What Is an imminent Cuban inevitable culture shift and redefinition Cuban identity of. As Ledbetter's visual narrative unfolds, however, the photographs begin to reveal a greater depth and mystery, framed by the honest eye of a humanist and the compassion and perspective of an artist. Cuba is a setting in which the questions surrounding its future become the questions all cultures face as social systems—political, economic, and otherwise—help shape human experience. The photographs and essays of Cuba: Picturing Change emerge hast has beautiful, balanced, and inclusive bodysuit of work. They capture one view of Cuba on the cusp of centuries, and at the same time explore the timeless art of human perseverance and the powerful current of the ever-changing human story. CommentsWendie Paulauskis says... I was drawn to the book by the powerful and fun photographic images.Ledbetter does an outstanding job capturing the images of Cuban life in a way that allows you to both celebrate it and to empathise with the struggle of the Cuban people. The Essays are an unexpected extra in a book of this nature that make the work a multi-dimensional experience.It appeals to those interested in both Photography and Cuba.I highly recommend it! Posted on July 31, 2010 Yuk Brener says... I heard this author interviewed recently by Rick Steves and his unbridled enthusiasm for Cuba (as it is today) really tempted me to go.His book gives advice about places to see if you only have a limited time (and, as tourists, we only have limited time) and the considerations for Americans about how to go legally are very practical.The book has web sites to use to reserve the required first 3 nights in Cuba and tips on where to stay, what the currency is, and all the things you'd want to know about any first-world country ... and he adds honest comments about the poor infrastructure and the poverty in the country. Posted on August 2, 2010 Cristin Cakanic says... This magnificent collection of photographs captures the beauty, spirit and mystery of Cuba, the USA's often-overlooked neighbor... Ledbetter's clear, passionate and respectful eye has created a stunning work -- the book takes us far more deeply into the Cuban culture than the soundbites of recent news stories (Elian Gonzales, President Carter's visit) allow.Ledbetter's photographs and the accompanying essays make this book essential for anyone who wishes to understand Cuba more fully; the book also richly rewards the reader who simply appreciates great photography. Posted on August 2, 2010 Devon Alexander says... It was the first time I used a Moon Handbook for my traveling. The information in this book is good but is not arranged in a convenient way for a traveler. Maps are not easy to use and not detailed, on top of that they are scattered around the book making it uncomfortable to flip from one to another. The history and background of Cuba is good and detailed but adds weight to the book which will significantly affect your small backpack (I would have paid extra to have the book in two sections). Posted on August 3, 2010 Antonia Rasmusson says... Very interesting book all about Cuba and we wish we had it before we visited in 2009. It has so much information I just love reading it. We enjoyed visiting Cuba and found 2 weeks not long enough. We will return one day and this book gives us a lot more information before our next holiday. It is a must to read for either pleasure or for visiting the country. Gaynor Stevens - Adelaide, South Australia Posted on August 4, 2010 Elvin Postma says... I think it could have ranked the places with 1 to 5 stars so u can know where to read without loosing time. good maps and history Posted on August 5, 2010 Terrie Ferraiz says... In general this is a good book and it seems up to date. For Havana this book is better than the Lonely Planet and has better maps and more information about things and places to see. The downside is the size. For me the Lonely Planet book could have done the job alone and it was only half the size of the this one. Posted on August 5, 2010 Kizzy Puskas says... A great beginning read for planning a trip over the next few months. The guide is engaging and appears to be the least biased of Cuba travel guides. The writers' voice appears to be geared more toward the American then European Westerner., ie., the author's description of Veradero Beach area as a Cancun for Europeans is on point, especially after seeing pictures of the area on various travel websites. It's a thick book and I'm hoping to not have to bring it with me to Cuba as I plan to travel light. Plan on Xeroxing pages and marking places of interest. The Explore Cuba Itineraries at the beginning of book were helpful. Posted on August 5, 2010 Tierra Winkelman says... This up to date and concise travel guide covers absolutely everything you would need to know about Cuba- the poeple,economy,goverenment,where to go ,what to see and how to do everything and what not to do.Unbelievably complete in every way.Forget Fodors or Frommers-this is all you will need. J Baillie, USA. Posted on August 6, 2010 Sachiko Hettes says... This guide contains everything you could ever want to know about Cuba.Unfortunately it was published in 2006, so the times, dates, prices, etc., listed are somewhat unreliable.There is a wealth of information in this guide (over 600 pages) -- I found the section in the back on Cuban history, politics, lifestyle and culture particularly insightful.If you are backpacking, leave this volume at home, but buy it anyway and read it before you go.If you have room for it, take it! I had 4 guides (Lonely Planet, Frommers, Rough Guide and this one) and this had the most interesting information (beyond where to go, what to do) in terms of background information and interesting tidbits. Posted on August 7, 2010 Leave a Comment |
