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Absolut Cuba

Leonardo Padura Fuentes author Raúl Cañibano author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Edition Lammerhuber

Published:18th Nov '21

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Absolut Cuba cover

"A new book of black and white images, taken over three decades, showcases Raúl Cañibano’s love for his native country." — Mee-Lai Stone, Guardian

"Raúl Cañibano’s photographs of post-revolution Cuba transcend the trite depictions of the island nation. In Absolut Cuba, he celebrates the extraordinary lives of ordinary Cubans, as only a native eye can." — Black&White Photography Mag

"A stunning book, it is truly a masterpiece of photographic excellence that everyone can learn from." — Amateur Photographer
This beautiful book presents a selection of Cuban photographer Raúl Cañibano’s photographic oeuvre from nearly three decades. In these affectionate and astute photographs, he captures the heart and soul of Cuba. He seeks out Cubans as they are, in everyday situations, in their homes, on the streets, in the fields, and in the cities. In these images, the artist captures the eternal human drama: faith, old age, death, games, tenderness, love, anxiety, and a desire for beauty. His subjects appear as themselves in all their complexity, granting us a look into their inner lives. 

Text in English, German and Spanish.

"A new book of black and white images, taken over three decades, showcases Raúl Cañibano’s love for his native country." - Mee-Lai Stone, Guardian
"Cañibano’s work comes from this strong relationship with his environment." - PetaPixel
"Raúl Cañibano’s photographs of post-revolution Cuba transcend the trite depictions of the island nation. In Absolut Cuba, he celebrates the extraordinary lives of ordinary Cubans, as only a native eye can." - Black&White Photography Mag
"A stunning book, it is truly a masterpiece of photographic excellence that everyone can learn from." - Amateur Photographer
Raul Canibano’s Absolut Cuba wins 3rd place at the prestigious IPA Awards in Book, Fine Art categories 2022 - IPS Awards

  • Runner-up for International Photography Awards 2022 (United States)

ISBN: 9783903101807

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 924g

192 pages