Cuba av Elliott Erwitt, Jr. Henry Louis Gates

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<p>In 1964, while on assignment for <em>Newsweek</em> magazine, photojournalist Elliott Erwitt spent a week in Cuba as a guest of Fidel Castro. There, he captured now-iconic photographs of the beloved Cuban president along with the revolutionary leader Che Guevara. Over 50 years later, coinciding with restored diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States, Erwitt returned to document both its urban and rural landscapes, and -most prominently- the people of this fascinating nation.</p><p>Presented in a book for the very first time, Erwitt''s captivating black-and-white photographs offer an intimate look into this intriguing Caribbean island. From candid glimpses of Fidel Castro to Havana''s breathtaking architectural details and scenes of rural life, <strong><em>Cuba</em></strong> reflects an in-depth visual exploration that unveils the heart and soul of the country. Complete with anecdotal recollections penned by Erwitt himself (for example, the time when Che Guevara offered