Castros Cuba. 1959-1969 (Taschen XL) - Lee Lockwood

Fidel Castro Through the Eyes of Lee Lockwood

On December 31, 1958, Lee Lockwood, a young American photojournalist, arrived in Cuba just as Fidel Castro prepared to take power. Over the next decade, Lockwood became one of the few journalists granted unprecedented access to Castro’s inner circle and the island’s transformation under his leadership.

A Rare and Revealing Interview

In 1965, Castro invited Lockwood for an in-depth interview that turned into a marathon seven-day conversation. The discussion spanned topics from racial issues in America to the Cuban Missile Crisis, creating one of the most comprehensive and personal portraits of Castro ever recorded.

Photographic Chronicle of a Revolution

This TASCHEN reissue combines Lockwood’s penetrating interviews with hundreds of his photographs, many never before published. From military camps in the Sierra Maestra mountains to Havana’s vibrant street life and political rallies, Lockwood’s lens captures the spirit and complexity of a nation in flux.

Contextual Insights by Saul Landau

Accompanying Lockwood’s work are a foreword and afterword by Latin America expert Saul Landau, offering valuable historical context and insight into Cuba’s transformation during the 1960s.

Reasons to Read This Book «Castros Cuba. 1959-1969»

•     Exclusive Access: Gain unparalleled insight into Fidel Castro’s life and leadership.
•     Historic Interview: Discover one of the most in-depth interviews with Castro ever conducted.
•     Rare Photographs: View never-before-published images documenting Cuba’s transformation.
•     Cultural Exploration: Experience Havana street life, military camps, and political rallies of the 1960s.
•     Expert Context: Learn from Saul Landau’s analysis of Cuba’s historical moment.

Step back into the 1960s and uncover the complexities of Fidel Castro’s Cuba through Lee Lockwood’s extraordinary photography and candid interviews. A must-have for history buffs and photography enthusiasts!