San Miguel de Allende: The Soul of Mexico
Autor Cathi House, Steven Houseen Limba Engleză Hardback – 29 oct 2023
From the authors of Villages of West Africa: An Intimate Journey across Time comes this stunning coffee-table book, a photographic journey through the history, culture and day-to-day beauty of life in San Miguel de Allende.
This magnificently preserved 480-year-old Spanish Colonial city, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008, is considered by many to be one of the most picturesque towns in the world. Sitting at an elevation of 6,400 feet on a vast plateau in the Sierra Madre mountains, San Miguel is enveloped by luminous skies, richly colored walls, lush gardens, bustling markets, joyous festivals, an extraordinary array of galleries, exquisite shops and performances by world-renowned musicians and dance troupes that color the life in San Miguel.
Long time residents, architects Cathi and Steven House, have lovingly captured the beauty of San Miguel’s 17th century architecture, its people, festivals and charming cobblestone streets, shared in more than 700 masterful images and accompanying text to present the heart and soul of this impressive city. San Miguel de Allende: The Soul of Mexico is perfect for travelers, those interested in Mexican history, culture and cuisine, anyone thinking of retiring abroad, artists, architects, photographers, and anthropologists.
Divided into the following sections:
• Architecture
• The Arts
• Holy Days
• People
• Churches
• Markets
• Gardens & Plazas
• Festivals
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780764366826
ISBN-10: 0764366823
Pagini: 224
Ilustrații: 714 color images
Dimensiuni: 229 x 229 x 20 mm
Greutate: 1.28 kg
Editura: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Colecția Schiffer
Locul publicării:United States
ISBN-10: 0764366823
Pagini: 224
Ilustrații: 714 color images
Dimensiuni: 229 x 229 x 20 mm
Greutate: 1.28 kg
Editura: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Colecția Schiffer
Locul publicării:United States
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Recenzii
"…The photographs show a keen appreciation of architectural details. The close-ups of people, both locals and some of the many foreigners who have made San Miguel home, add a personal touch. Anyone with an interest in Mexico, or an appreciation of well-composed photographs, will enjoy this book. "
"…a vibrant book, brimming with color and life, celebrating the town where they have lived, worked, and taught for over thirty years. Their deep familiarity with San Miguel pervades this book and makes it sing."
"San Miguel de Allende: The Soul of Mexico reflects in marvelous form the splendid magic, art, and emotion in every corner of San Miguel. The essence of one of the loveliest cities in Mexico is presented full of poetry, charm and beauty…"
"…a vibrant book, brimming with color and life, celebrating the town where they have lived, worked, and taught for over thirty years. Their deep familiarity with San Miguel pervades this book and makes it sing."
"San Miguel de Allende: The Soul of Mexico reflects in marvelous form the splendid magic, art, and emotion in every corner of San Miguel. The essence of one of the loveliest cities in Mexico is presented full of poetry, charm and beauty…"
Comentariile autorului
- Steven and Cathi are well-connected to the arts in San Miguel, which has long been known as an artist colony. They are tireless promoters of their work and have many local venues in which to promote it.
- Priced at a reasonable $35-40 and measuring 9 x 9, it will be an accessible package for purchase as a gift book, coffee table book, or memento.
- Other books about San Miguel focus on written exposition of expat life/retiring there or on tourism. There are no stunning photography books depicting this town on the market.
- Condé Nast Traveler Magazine ranked San Miguel best small city in the world in 2020. Other major publications such as Travel and Leisure have also voted San Miguel the best small city repeatedly in recent years.
- San Miguel receives about 485,000 tourists annually, down from 1.6 million pre-pandemic.
- San Miguel is home to about 9,000 expats (roughly 10% of the population).