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Handmade in Cuba - Rolando Estevez and the Beautiful Books of Ediciones Vigia (Hardcover)
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Handmade in Cuba - Rolando Estevez and the Beautiful Books of Ediciones Vigia (Hardcover)
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Handmade in Cuba is an in-depth examination of Ediciones Vigia, an
artisanal press that published exquisite books crafted from simple
supplies during some of Cuba's most dire economic periods. Vividly
illustrated, this volume shows how the publishing collective
responded to the nation's changing historical and political
situation from the margins of society, representing Cuban culture
across the boundaries of race, age, gender, and genre.In this
volume, poets and scholars reflect on the unique artistic direction
of Rolando Estevez, who oversaw the creation of over 500 handmade
books and magazines between 1985 and 2014. They highlight the
beautiful designs and unusual materials selected, including fabric,
metals, wood, feathers, and discarded items. Through diverse
perspectives, including an interview with Estevez himself, the
essays showcase the unlimited inventive possibilities of books as
objects, as sculptural pieces, and as installations. Even in the
age of technology, Estevez generated enormous excitement and
admiration for these hand-crafted books, and this volume offers the
first inside view of this important alternative publishing
space.Contributors: Ruth Behar | Juanamaria Cordones-Cook |
Gwendolyn Diaz | Erin Finzer | William Luis | Nancy Morejon | Kim
Nochi | Carina Pino Santos | Soleida Rios | Kristin Schwain |
Elzbieta Sklodowska
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