Capturing the vibrant street gallery that lines the avenues and alleys of Havana and beyond, this book profiles the pre-revolution signs for Coke, Crystal beer and Cohiba cigars, plus the musical imagery of the Buena Vista Social Club and the abundance of 1950s tail-finned automobiles. 214 illustrations.
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Capturing the vibrant street gallery that lines the avenues and alleys of Havana and beyond, this book profiles the pre-revolution signs for Coke, Crystal beer and Cohiba cigars, plus the musical imagery of the Buena Vista Social Club and the abundance of 1950s tail-finned automobiles. 214 illustrations.
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Used-Very Good. Much of today's most exuberant, most creative, and most telling imagery can be found in the street. A public art gallery of visual icons, each city hosts permanent collections and temporary exhibits, each country reflects its own much-loved identity. Cuba has a unique place in the world's street galleries, where its colonial past and the revolution have created something vibrantly distinct. Che Guevara is a popular presence, but beyond the ideology the streets provide a venue to enjoy pre-Revolution enamel Coke signs, Crystal beer and Cohiba cigar billboards, the imagery of the Buena Vista Social Club, and a nostalgic look at the chromium trim and high tail fins of 1950s automobiles. Capturing the vibrant street gallery that lines the avenues and alleys of Havana and beyond, this book profiles the pre-revolution signs for Coke, Crystal beer and Cohiba cigars, plus the musical imagery of the Buena Vista Social Club and the abundance of 1950s tail-finned automobiles. 214 illustrations. Book has remainder mark on text edge. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.
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With 214 illustrations, 210 in color. Fine and bright glossy stiff wraps with excellent square spine and crisp bright text throughout. Profusely illustrated all in color.
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New. Much of today's most exuberant, most creative, and most telling imagery can be found in the street. A public art gallery of visual icons, each city hosts permanent collections and temporary exhibits, each country reflects its own much-loved identity. Cuba has a unique place in the world's street galleries, where its colonial past and the revolution have created something vibrantly distinct. Che Guevara is a popular presence, but beyond the ideology the streets provide a venue to enjoy pre-Revolution enamel Coke signs, Crystal beer and Cohiba cigar billboards, the imagery of the Buena Vista Social Club, and a nostalgic look at the chromium trim and high tail fins of 1950s automobiles. Capturing the vibrant street gallery that lines the avenues and alleys of Havana and beyond, this book profiles the pre-revolution signs for Coke, Crystal beer and Cohiba cigars, plus the musical imagery of the Buena Vista Social Club and the abundance of 1950s tail-finned automobiles. 214 illustrations. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.