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Mario Garcia Joya: a la Plaza Con Fidel
Mario García Joya's A La Plaza con Fidel (To the Plaza with Fidel) is a rarity among the few photobooks to come out of Cuba after the Revolution. Photographed by the leading Cuban photographer and cinematographer 'Mayito' (Mario Garcia Joya) between 1959 and 1966 and later published in 1970, the book focuses its attention towards the vast crowds of Castro's supporters and the festive atmosphere surrounding the revolution felt even at a time of the country's more difficult economic moments. Books on Books #21 presents this little known book in its entirety with essays by historian Leandro Villaro.
A la Plaza Con Fidel
Mario García Joya's A La Plaza con Fidel (To the Plaza with Fidel) is a rarity among the few photobooks to come out of Cuba after the Revolution. Photographed by the leading Cuban photographer and cinematographer 'Mayito' (Mario Garcia Joya) between 1959 and 1966 and later published in 1970, the book focuses its attention towards the vast crowds of Castro's supporters and the festive atmosphere surrounding the revolution felt even at a time of the country's more difficult economic moments. Books on Books #21 presents this little known book in its entirety with essays by historian Leandro Villaro.
New Art of Cuba
Starting with the groundbreaking 1981 exhibit called "Volumen I," New Art of Cuba provided the first comprehensive look at the works of the first generation of Cuban artists completely shaped by the 1959 revolution. This revised edition includes a new epilogue that discusses developments in Cuban art since the book's publication in 1994, including the exodus of artists in the early 1990s, the effects of the new dollar economy on the status of artists, and the shift away from socialist themes to more personal concerns in the artists' works. Twenty-four new color plates augment the more than 200 b&w illustrations of the original volume.
A la plaza con Fidel
"This publication by the leading Cuban photographer and film-maker Mayito (Mario García Joya) is at once a propaganda book and a masterly exposition of how to construct a photo-essay and photobook from (on the face of it) somewhat unpromising materials. A la plaza con Fidel (To the Plaza with Fidel), the book informs us, is a leading slogan of the Cuban revolution, referring to the fact that at every moment of crisis or celebration in Cuba Fidel Castro would address the public in Havana's Plaza de la Revolución, sometimes speaking for hours at a time. Mayito's book is a record of one such speech, made on 26 July 1970. ... Like any good photojournalist, Mayito understands that human interest is the most effective approach, concentrating almost entirely on the mass of people attending the event."--The Photobook : A History Volume II / Martin Parr and Gerry Badger. London : Phaidon, 2004.
A Companion to Latin American Film
This Companion to Latin American Film is a new, up-to-date introduction to the best twenty-five films of the region. It is designed for the general reader who wants to know the basic facts, figures and ideas about the movies in Latin America. The introductory essay traces the history of Latin American cinema from its humble beginnings in the mid- 1890s until the smash hits of recent years: Like Water for Chocolate (1993), Central Station (1998), Love's a Bitch (2000), And your Mother Too (2001), City of God (2002). The early period when Latin American cinema was dominated by foreign film makers or foreign models (such as Hollywood), as well as the 1960s when as a genre it finally found its feet (the New Latin-American Cinema movement) - are also covered in depth. Each film chapter contains all the information you need -- cast and crew, awards, plot -- as well as a detailed analysis of the themes and techniques which make the film tick. There is a Guide to Further Reading which offers the reader advice on what to read next (all the important books, articles and Internet sites), as well as a Select Bibliography and an extensive index for ease of reference.
Reel Women
In the last several decades, the number of films featuring female protagonists has increased significantly. Many of these films reflect the vast cultural and sociological changes that have taken place since the early 1960s, highlighting not only a wide spectrum of female characters depicted onscreen, but the creative work of women behind the camera as well. In Reel Women: An International Directory of Contemporary Feature Films about Women, media librarian Jane Sloan has assembled an impressive list of more than 2400 films—from nearly 100 countries—that feature female protagonists. Each entry includes a brief description of the film and cites key artistic personnel, particularly female d...
Cuban Cinema
New chapters express ongoing concerns about freedom of expression, the role of the Havana Film Festival in restoring Havana's central position in Latin American cinema, & the changing audience for Cuban films.
Revolutionary Horizons
Modernism in Havana reached its climax during the turbulent years of the 1950s as a generation of artists took up abstraction as a means to advance artistic and political goals in the name of Cuba Libre. During a decade of insurrection and, ultimately, revolution, abstract art signaled the country’s cultural worldliness and its purchase within the international avant-garde. This pioneering book offers the first in-depth examination of Cuban art during that time, following the intersecting trajectories of the artist groups Los Once and Los Diez against a dramatic backdrop of modernization and armed rebellion. Abigail McEwen explores the activities of a constellation of artists and writers invested in the ideological promises of abstraction, and reflects on art’s capacity to effect radical social change. Featuring previously unpublished artworks, new archival research, and extensive primary sources, this remarkable volume excavates a rich cultural history with links to the development of abstraction in Europe and the Americas.
The Cinema of Sara Gómez
Throughout the 1960s until her untimely death in 1974, Afro-Cuban filmmaker Sara Gómez engaged directly and courageously with the social, political, economic, and cultural transformations promised by the Cuban Revolution. Gómez directed numerous documentary films in 10 prolific years. She also made De cierta manera (One way or another), her only feature-length film. Her films navigate complex experiences of social class, race, and gender by reframing revolutionary citizenship, cultural memory, and political value. Not only have her inventive strategies become foundational to new Cuban cinema and feminist film culture, but they also continue to inspire media artists today who deal with issu...
Encyclopedia of Contemporary Latin American and Caribbean Cultures
This vast three-volume Encyclopedia offers more than 4000 entries on all aspects of the dynamic and exciting contemporary cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean. Its coverage is unparalleled with more than 40 regions discussed and a time-span of 1920 to the present day. "Culture" is broadly defined to include food, sport, religion, television, transport, alongside architecture, dance, film, literature, music and sculpture. The international team of contributors include many who are based in Latin America and the Caribbean making this the most essential, authoritative and authentic Encyclopedia for anyone studying Latin American and Caribbean studies. Key features include: * over 4000 entries ranging from extensive overview entries which provide context for general issues to shorter, factual or biographical pieces * articles followed by bibliographic references which offer a starting point for further research * extensive cross-referencing and thematic and regional contents lists direct users to relevant articles and help map a route through the entries * a comprehensive index provides further guidance.
