Crumbling Pastel-Colored Facades Line Its Streets, Parked Vintage Cars Evoke Times Past, Live Music Permeates The Air. Welcome To Havana, Home To An Overwhelming Energy. Situated Along The Straits Of Florida, The Capital Of Cuba Has Been Through Several Identities: Spanish Colonial Settlement, Mobster Rule In The 1930S, Glamour Of The 1950S, Cuban Revolution And, Most Recently, A Cultural Renaissance. Havanaõs Bold, Provocative Approach To Art, Cuisine And Entertainmentñas Well As The Eclectic Blend Of African, French, Spanish And North American Influencesñincluding Its Range Of Architecture Styles From The Sixteenth Century To The Modern Day, Confer This Epic City With A Legendary Status On Par With The Worldõs Greatest Cities. While Some Of The Building Are In Disrepair, The Beauty Of The Baroque, Neoclassical And Art Deco Features Triumphs. The Iconic Copa Room Cabaret That Hosted Ginger Rogers And Abbott And Costello Still Stands. The Gran Teatro De La Habana, Built In The Early Twentieth Century, Is Now Home To The Cuban National Ballet. Habana Vieja Is Undergoing A Massive Restoration To Its Former Glory. Havana Could Be Seen As A Work-In-Progress, But It Is More A Testament To Its Never-Ending Determination To Improve And Progress, Which Might Be The Allure That Attracts So Many Visitors. So Take A Seat At An Authentic Paladar (Family-Run Restaurant) And Enjoy The Vibrant Evolution Of Havana. Details 296 Pages Over 200 Illustrations English Language Released In July 2021 W 10 X L 13 X D 1.5 In Linen Hardcover Isbn: 9781649800046 6.0 Lbs. About The Author Pamela Ruiz Came To Cuba In The 1990S And Fell In Love, Both With The Country And Her Husband, Cuban Artist Damian Aquiles. Formerly A Location Scout For Photography Shoots, She Soon Began To Turn Her Attention To Art, Specifically Bridging The International Art World And Cuba. Linen Hardcover Published By Assouline Measures 13In X 10In X 1.5In Care Instructions: As These Books Are Delicate Objects Handcrafted With The Finest Silks, Cottons, Linens, Papers, And Other Exquisite Materials, To Preserve Its Quality And Lasting Beauty For Future Generations, The Following Care Guidelines Are Recommended: Avoid Prolonged Exposure To Direct Sunlight And High Temperatures Ñ Although Assouline Books Are Laminated With A Uv Coating To Ensure Longevity, They Are Crafted With Organic Materials That Will Deteriorate If Not Cared For Properly. Exposure To Direct Sunlight Will Cause Discoloration, And High Temperatures Will Break Down The Binding. While Storage In A Dark Room Is Fine, Take Care To Ensure It Is Not Too Humid Or Damp, As Exposure To Moisture Will Lead To Degradation In The Paper, And Warp The Boards And Paper. Avoid Direct Exposure To Water, Oils, And Other Liquids Ñ Itõs Best To Keep Away Any Liquids, Oils Or Perfumes, For If They Come Into Contact With The Book, Its Slipcase Or Clamshell, They May Remove Ink Or Color; Wrinkle Pages Or Tip-On Photographs; Or Lead To Discoloration, Warping, Or Further Damage. Store Your Books Upright With Adequate Room To Breathe Ñ To Ensure Their Lasting Quality, Assouline Books Should Be Stored Vertically, Never Diagonally, On A Shelf Beside A Supportive Book-End, Wall, Or Other Book, While Taking Care To Ensure Thereõs Enough Space So As To Avoid Any Friction That Could Cause Damage To The Delicate Exterior. Routine Upkeep Ñ As Accumulating Dust Can Encourage Mold And Mildew Growth, A Regular Dusting Using A Soft Paintbrush Away From The Shelf Is Encouraged To Preserve The Pages And Spine. Made In Italy
