The streets of Cuba are filled with a magnificent collection of unique cars which reflect the island’s dramatic heritage and decades of isolation.
Cut off from the world of modern transportation, the Cubans have been forced to make the most of their limited resources.
The result is an astonishing array of vehicles—from outlandish automobiles which seemingly defy belief, to other models of majestic beauty, lovingly restored with outstanding ingenuity.
‘Cars of Cuba’ captures the glory of these kings of the road, before they disappear as a new wave of change sweeps across the country.
Production Designer Kim Buddee is best known for his work on feature films like ‘Lantana’ and popular
television shows such as ‘So You Think You Can Dance’, ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ and ‘Ninja Warrior’.
In 2015 and 2016 Kim went to Cuba, gathering material for this book.
Originally an architect, Kim is a published author of several books and significantly, his father drove a
green 1953 Ford Customline.
Binding | EAN | ISBN-10 | Pub Date | PAGES | Language | Size | Price |
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Hardcover | 9781742579702 | 1742579701 | 2017-10-02 | 288 | 0.00 x 9.96 x 11.69 in | $29.99 |
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