Passage to Cuba: An Up-Close Look at the World's Most Colorful Culture

Name: Passage to Cuba: An Up-Close Look at the World's Most Colorful Culture
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Book Synopsis: To stroll the streets of Cuba—to hear the rumbling engines of its 1950s automobiles, the jazz, and the rumba—is to travel back in time, to see jaw-dropping natural beauty and the artists, musicians, and folklore of legends.

With access few others have had, Cynthia Carris Alonso has spent twenty years capturing Havana’s crumbling, baroque splendor. Her photographs celebrate the dreamy palette of Cuba—salmon pink, sky blue, apricot, aqua green—and reveal the contrast between patina homes; peeling stucco apartments; and the great Capitol Building, Havana Cathedral, and Hotel Nacional.

With Passage to Cuba, Alonso opens the doors to an exquisite but rarely seen place. So take a stroll along the Malecón seawall; marvel at the dancers with their colorful, ornate costumes; lose yourself in José Fuster’s spellbinding mosaic designs; or simply relax in the warm sun of the countryside, where the calm, aging fishermen spend their days and where Ernest Hemingway wrote The Old Man and the Sea.

This keepsake volume is a breathtaking tribute to a land with a complex history. It’s a lush, vibrant collection of photographs and a road map to use to embark on a remarkable odyssey.

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Cuba with Passage to Cuba: An Up-Close Look at the World's Most Colorful Culture. Journey through the streets of Havana, where the rumbling engines of classic cars blend with the soulful sounds of jazz and rumba. This book, captured by the talented Cynthia Carris Alonso over twenty years, offers a rare glimpse into the hidden gems of this enchanting country.

With its breathtaking photographs, Passage to Cuba showcases the dreamy palette that Cuba is known for. From salmon pink to sky blue, apricot to aqua green, the colors of this mesmerizing land pop off the pages. Marvel at the contrast between the patina homes and the grand architecture of Havana, including the majestic Capitol Building, Havana Cathedral, and Hotel Nacional.

Delve further into the heart of Cuba and witness the stunning mosaic designs by renowned artist José Fuster. Lose yourself in the intricately detailed and colorful costumes of the dancers, or find tranquility in the warm sun of the countryside, where Ernest Hemingway found inspiration for his masterpiece, The Old Man and the Sea. Passage to Cuba is your passport to experiencing the richness and complexity of this extraordinary nation.

Don't miss out on this breathtaking tribute to a land of captivating history and beauty. Use Passage to Cuba as your road map for embarking on an unforgettable odyssey. Whether you're planning a trip or simply seeking to explore from the comfort of your own home, let this keepsake volume transport you to the hidden treasures of Cuba.

Ready to embark on your journey? Click here to get your hands on Passage to Cuba: An Up-Close Look at the World's Most Colorful Culture and let the adventure begin!

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