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Cuba: A Personal Journey 1989-2015 Hardcover – November 29, 2016

by Manuello Paganelli (Photographer)
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 24 ratings
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"Working in the tradition of Cartier-Bresson and Robert Frank, Paganelli brings an artist's eyes and a native son's sensibility to his superb photographs."—Frank Van Riper, The Washington Post

Manuello Paganelli has documented the daily activities of the people and the culture of Cuba for more than twenty-five years. In his debut book, Cuba: A Personal Journey 1989-2015, Paganelli brings together 115 black and white images that celebrate the indomitable essence of Cuba—its cuisine, music, dance, and everyday life—persisting in the midst of varying political pressures and economical complexities.

Manuello Paganelli is a Los Angeles based freelance photographer whose images have been published in TIME, LIFE, ESPN, Newsweek, and many more.

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  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Daylight Books
  4. Publication date
    November 29, 2016
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    11 x 1 x 12 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1942084234
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    978-1942084235
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"Paganelli’s affection for Cuba, even when it was struggling most, illuminates every frame.",
- Feature Shoot, January 23, 2017
"The images capture everyday life in a country full of spirit and style...",
- The Guardian, December 7, 2016
"Working in the tradition of Cartier-Bresson and Robert Frank, Paganelli brings an artist's eyes and a native son's sensibility to his superb photographs.",
- Frank Van Riper, The Washington Post, July 1995

About the Author

Manuello Paganelli is a Los Angeles based freelance photographer whose images have been published in TIME, LIFE, ESPN, Newsweek, and many more.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Daylight Books (November 29, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1942084234
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1942084235
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.66 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 1 x 12 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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A vibrant collection by one of the greatest photographers of our time!
I first fell in love with Cuba after seeing Manuello Paganelli’s photos exhibited in the early ‘90s and was lucky enough to start a modest collection of his extraordinary images. It took me more than 20 years to physically get to the island nation, and when I did it was as if his photos came to life.Manuello has a gifted eye and a craftsman’s technique. With the impeccably curated images that grace its pages, this weighty book beautifully captures the dignity, pride and indomitable spirit of the Cuban people. It is also filled with charming, witty and poignant reflections from Manuello’s 60 trips to Cuba over 27 years. You will get lost in its soulful pages and be left wanting more when you reach the end.
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Rebecca Waters
5.0 out of 5 stars " was an amazing discovery!
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2017
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A small group of like-minded photographers have been planning a trip to Cuba for a year and a half. After much research and preparation, the time has finally arrived and we leave a week from this Saturday!! During the many months of planning we researched as much as possible about Cuban life, customs, and travel requirements. It was quite an undertaking but incredibly eye-opening. Manuello Paganelli"s "Cuba: A Personal Journey..." was an amazing discovery!!! While there are many note-worthy photographers that have produced photo books on Cuba, Manuello is the one photographer that has for me, captured the soul of the country. The black and white images peel back any expected color and glitz and reveal the essence of life, culture, and extraordinary beauty that is Cuba. I look at this masterpiece daily in preparation for what I will experience in a few short days. Thank you, Manuello!
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kathySD
5.0 out of 5 stars A vibrant collection by one of the greatest photographers of our time!
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2017
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I first fell in love with Cuba after seeing Manuello Paganelli’s photos exhibited in the early ‘90s and was lucky enough to start a modest collection of his extraordinary images. It took me more than 20 years to physically get to the island nation, and when I did it was as if his photos came to life.

Manuello has a gifted eye and a craftsman’s technique. With the impeccably curated images that grace its pages, this weighty book beautifully captures the dignity, pride and indomitable spirit of the Cuban people. It is also filled with charming, witty and poignant reflections from Manuello’s 60 trips to Cuba over 27 years. You will get lost in its soulful pages and be left wanting more when you reach the end.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A vibrant collection by one of the greatest photographers of our time!
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2017
I first fell in love with Cuba after seeing Manuello Paganelli’s photos exhibited in the early ‘90s and was lucky enough to start a modest collection of his extraordinary images. It took me more than 20 years to physically get to the island nation, and when I did it was as if his photos came to life.

Manuello has a gifted eye and a craftsman’s technique. With the impeccably curated images that grace its pages, this weighty book beautifully captures the dignity, pride and indomitable spirit of the Cuban people. It is also filled with charming, witty and poignant reflections from Manuello’s 60 trips to Cuba over 27 years. You will get lost in its soulful pages and be left wanting more when you reach the end.
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Robin
5.0 out of 5 stars Astounding really.
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2016
The moment I unwrapped my copy of Manuello Paganelli’s book, I knew I was in for a treat. I could tell by the feel of the book, the smell of the paper, and the extraordinary cover, that it had been produced with utmost attention to detail. Even the end paper is artistically wrought from sketches and lists the author made in relation to his travels. This photo-journal was taken over 27 years, during more than 60 visits to the author’s ancestral homeland, Cuba. What he reveals is a country of contradictions, a nation that had been held static for decades, at least in part, by the US embargo, a complex era on the cusp of change.

The book opens with a foreword by Lucy Arnaz, daughter of Lucille Ball and Desiderio “Desi” Arnaz. What follows are mini-vignettes of Richard Blanco's immigration to America and a letter to the author from José Luis Ponce Caraballo, Cuban Ambassador. Then there is an engaging journal entry from 1991, wherein the author highlights several experiences in Cuba, one of which includes a descriptive passage of Gregorio Fuentes, Ernest Hemingway’s close companion:

"Now 95, with white hair that looks like a newborn cloud, his leathery body is as wrinkled as a Florida orange, but his blue eyes still shine cheerfully and his will is still undefeated."

Divided by themes like "Daily Life", "Religion", "Cock Fights”, and "Sports," the photos are richly toned black and white, dark, cool quarters and sun-drenched landscapes of a steamy archipelago once inhabited by Amerindian tribes.

“Telephone Call” captures the old-new world beautifully. A mature woman dressed in a short skirt and flip-flops is sitting in an ancient, tall-ceilinged ante-room. She is talking on a telephone while being watched by a small dog. On the wall behind her, a Madonna statue is festooned with peacock feathers, strung beads, exposed electrical wires, and a wall lamp.

Street and rural scenes evoke a kind of 40s Caribbean nostalgia, the rundown and backward-feeling of a fragile republic. Older model American cars make you feel like you have stepped into a “time-travel chamber,” Paganelli writes. In “Chess Players” a group of men gather in Havana to play chess on the step of a dark alcove. “River” shows men at work, some bathing their horses in the river, some washing a half-submerged truck.

In stark contrast, there is a timeless side of Cuba. Paganelli’s children lend a sense of light and eternal hope. As well, the collection in “Arts” shows the heart and soul of a joyful, vibrant, flourishing culture, where music, dancing and singing are part of every occasion.

This book makes me feel as if I have just been introduced to Cuba by a seasoned guide. What makes the collection extraordinary is the photographer’s ability to capture people candid and relaxed. There is no judgment, no sentimentality. Subjects live and breathe--they are completely uninhibited before his lens. Whether it is a street scene, a portrait, distressed plaster walls, a group shot, or an abandoned building, every photo is artistically rendered and technically superb. Astounding really. And they are further enhanced by the author’s explanations. Manuello Paganelli is a rare talent. Not only can he take pictures, he can also draw and write. This is a real treasure!
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asia k
5.0 out of 5 stars what do you buy your best friend?
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2019
What do you buy your best friend before taking trip together?

As a photographer i take great deal of research before buying another photo book. This one is a must. My best friend and i are taking trip together to Cuba. She is on a west Coast , i'm on a East Coast. As we talk about our journey ahead- i'm ordering her copy of this incredible book . We are so excited . As i look through the pages i can smell and feel Cuba. This book offers the most intimate and wholesome portrait of the island and its incredible people. I'm amazed by the number of years Manuello spent visiting the island and learning about it and in the end almost becoming one of the people to tell the story . Full story. People invite him to weddings and funerals. He is not just an observer- he is accepted into daily life of so many people . Everytime i open this book i find something new and that is a beauty of it. This book is a keeper. Kudos to the photographer who convinced me to take this trip to Cuba. He is the best ambassador of the rich culture and it's people and i can hardly wait to see it with my own eyes. Thank you !
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Amazonio
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen trabajo
Reviewed in Spain on January 6, 2018
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La edición del libro es muy buena, atractiva y con calidad. En cuanto a las fotografías el trabajo es indudable, hay dedicación al tema durante tiempo y la cobertura de diversos temas es amplia. Lo recomiendo.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2017
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