Old Cuba

By (author) Alicia E. García; By (author) Julio A.  Larramendi
Short description/annotation:
This is one of the few books to focus on the full range of Cuban architecture, both geographically and stylistically.
Description:
From Old Havana to Santiago de Cuba, Old Cuba offers an intimate look at the historic architecture--the houses, apartments, monuments, charming public spaces, centuries-old churches -- of this storied country.
Biographical note:
Alicia Garcia is Cuban national and architectural writer and historian who has devoted her career to the study and preservation of Cuban architectural patrimony. She has authored numerous articles and books on Cuban historic architecture, including, as co-author, La Habana: historia yaArquitectura de una ciudad romantic. For her work, she has received numerous awards and accolades, including a grant from the Guggenheim Foundation.