Havana Revisited: An Architectural Heritage
“[A] fascinating portrait of a city across time.” (Design Observer)“[T]he next best thing to being there that we’ll probably ever have….It’s rare that one gets to so colorfully visit a city without leaving the house.” (The Miami Sun Post)“Griffith’s images and the maps are extremely useful to students of Cuban architecture, and will be of great interest to general readers curious about the capital….those who are unable to visit can ‘see’ at least some of the city in this beautiful volume.” (Wellesley Magazine)“InHavana Revisited, Cathryn Griffith exquisitely captures the vibrant heart of Havana through her juxtaposition of past and present. Her photos reveal a city holding on despite a desperate economic situation and the ravages of time, and the accompanying text educates readers about the historical significance of Havana's architecture. Overall, a lovingly rendered portrait of a place suspended in time.” (Lea Aschkenas, author of Es Cuba)“Havana Revisitedcaptures the architectural essence of a city where past and present comingle in mysterious ways. Juxtaposing images of old and new, accompanied by astute prose, this exquisite book bridges the expanse of time and does something extraordinary: it takes you on a journey to an era long ago while remaining rooted in the here and now.!Viva la habana!” (T. J. English, author of Havana Nocturne)“Awestruck visitors to Cuba’s gorgeous capital most often ask the question—who will protect these architectural treasures once the American embargo ends and the commercial onslaught begins?Havana Revisited: An Architectural Heritageprovides the powerful answer that the greatest curators of Havana’s past will also be the most passionate champions of Havana’s future, the Cuban people themselves. This book reminds us how deeply Cubans are attached to their capital and how jealously they have protected its landmarks for five hundred years.” (Sarah Stephens, executive director, Center for Democracy in the Americas)