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BOOK SOUP | LOS ANGELES PROMOTES VANISHING CUBA AND STOCKS BOTH THE SILVER AND DELUXE EDITIONS
We are excited to welcome Book Soup in Los Angeles to our growing list of booksellers who are stocking Michael Chinnici’s Vanishing Cuba book. Book Soup is located on the world-famous Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. Founded by Glenn Goldman as “Bookseller...
STRAND BOOKS IN NEW YORK STOCKS THE VANISHING CUBA SILVER EDITION BOOK
One of New York’s oldest bookstores, STRAND, now carries the Silver Edition of Vanishing Cuba. It’s wonderful to be included in the stores’ over 2.5 million new, used, and rare books.
ATLAS OF HUMANITY | NEW YORK FEATURES MICHAEL CHINNICI SHOWCASING VANISHING CUBA
It was an honor to be selected to represent Cuba in the New York exhibit for Atlas of Humanity. And an even bigger honor to be the shows “featured artist” showcasing Vanishing Cuba.
RIZZOLI, THE FAMED ITALIAN PURVEYOR OF ART TOMES, FEATURES VANISHING CUBA IN THEIR ICONIC NYC STORE
Wow! After being featured in THE MET and the MoMA, we only needed Rizzoli New York for the Triple Crown. To see Vanishing Cuba, the creation of a first-time author (Michael Chinnici) and first-time publisher (Red Octopus Publishing) became a dream come true. After 24 photographic trips to Cuba, creating a stunning book became an obsession for Chinnici. We thank Rizzoli for seeing our passion and allowing us to grace your store’s bookcase.
THE SHOP AT THE COLLECTION – THE HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION SHOWCASES VANISHING CUBA
We are honored that Vanishing Cuba has been selected to be sold at The Shop at the Collection – The Historic New Orleans Collection.
NORTON MUSEUM OF ART (WEST PALM BEACH) SHOWCASES THE VANISHING CUBA BOOK
Thank you to the Norton Museum of Art for featuring Vanishing Cuba in the Museum bookstore.
THE UNITED KINGDOM’S GEOGRAPHICAL MAGAZINE FEATURES VANISHING CUBA
Geographical Magazine has been published in the UK since 1935. Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Informative, authoritative and educational, the magazine covers a wide range of subject areas, including geography, culture, wildlife and exploration, illustrated with superb photography.
PETAPIXEL GIVES THE VANISHING CUBA BOOK A HUGE THUMBS UP
PetaPixel writes a wonderful 18 page story about Michael Chinnici’s Vanishing Cuba book. Founded in 2009, PetaPixel is a leading publication covering the wonderful world of photography. Their goal is to inform, educate, and inspire in all things photography-related.
TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART ACQUIRES THE VANISHING CUBA BOOK
Another Museum store stocks the Vanishing Cuba book. We were so excited to hear that the Tampa Museum of Art added Vanishing Cuba to their gift store’s book offering.
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY ACQUIRES THE VANISHING CUBA BOOK
We add the prestigious Johns Hopkins University Library to our long list of elite Universities that have acquired the Vanishing Cuba book for their reference libraries.
ANDY GARCIA LOVES HIS VANISHING CUBA “RESERVE EDITION” BOOK
Over the summer, on a Saturday afternoon, I was treated to a beautiful text from ANDY GARCIA, who had just received his copy of my VANISHING CUBA “Reserve Edition” book.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA RECEIVES VANISHING CUBA “RESERVE EDITION” NO. 44
On March 21, 2016, Our 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, arrived in Cuba to extend a hand of friendship to the Cuban people. I was pleased to present President Obama with copy No.44 of my Reserve Edition of Vanishing Cuba.
MOMA FEATURES VANISHING CUBA
Along with THE MET, the MoMA is yet another feather in our cap. We are excited to announce that The Museum of Modern Art now stocks Vanishing Cuba in its museum store.
KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY FEATURES VANISHING CUBA
The Key West Museum of Art & History stocks Vanishing Cuba in its gift store. Towering over Mallory’s historic seaport, the Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House is as stunning a sight to visitors today as it was when it opened in 1891.
COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY (est 1693) ACQUIRES THE RESERVE EDITION OF VANISHING CUBA
William & Mary selects the Vanishing Cuba “Reserve Edition” book for its renowned reference library. What an honor! The Reserve Edition is a special limited edition collectors edition.
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD ACQUIRES VANISHING CUBA
Such an honor to have Vanishing Cuba reside within the halls of The Bodleian Library – University of Oxford—one of the greatest Universities in the world.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY ACQUIRES VANISHING CUBA!
It’s an honor to add the Cornell University Library system to the growing list of Ivy League Universities that have acquired the Vanishing Cuba book. Cornell University Library is at the center of Cornell’s vibrant intellectual life. Students and faculty agree: The Library is important to their academic success.
TRINITY COLLEGE – THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN ACQUIRES VANISHING CUBA
What another honor to know that my Vanishing Cuba book can be found in the majestic Old Library at Trinity College Dublin, where some of Ireland’s most ancient and valuable books are stored.
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS NOW HAS THE SILVER, DELUXE, AND RESERVE EDITIONS OF VANISHING CUBA
All three editions of Vanishing Cuba, the Silver Edition, the Deluxe Edition, and the Reserve Edition, are now available at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The library is open to the public, free of charge, as a research library.
ATLAS OF HUMANITY MILAN EXHIBIT FEATURES MICHAEL CHINNICI’S VANISHING CUBA IMAGES
It was an honor to be selected to represent Cuba in the Milan exhibit for Atlas of Humanity. And an even bigger honor to be featured in the Atlas of Humanity book.
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (THE MET) BOOKSTORE STOCKS VANISHING CUBA!!!
How amazing to find out that THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART bookstore will be stocking my VANISHING CUBA book.
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS ACQUIRES VANISHING CUBA
I am proud to have my VANISHING CUBA book in the reference library at the CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS (CALARTS).
SVA (SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS) ACQUIRES THE VANISHING CUBA BOOK
It was a pleasure to hear that NYC’s SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS (SVA) acquired VANISHING CUBA for its library. SVA is a multidisciplinary college of art and design known for its unparalleled faculty and innovative curriculum.
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY ACQUIRES THE VANISHING CUBA “RESERVE EDITION” BOOK
I was excited to hear that BAYLOR UNIVERSITY, a private Baptist Christian research university in Waco, Texas, had ordered the RESERVE EDITION of my VANISHING CUBA book for their reference library collection. Established in 1845, Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas and one of the first educational institutions west of the Mississippi River in the United States.
CASA BOSQUES – MEXICO CITY’S BOUTIQUE BOOKSTORE FEATURES “VANISHING CUBA”
We are so pleased to announce the Casa Bosques Bookstore in Mexico City will be stocking both the Silver and Deluxe Editions of Vanishing Cuba.
THE RESERVE EDITION FINDS A HOME AT THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF THE CUBAN DIASPORA – MIAMI
It was my pleasure to donate a copy of the Reserve Edition of my book, Vanishing Cuba, which will be displayed at the museum.
VANISHING CUBA WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT THE 2022 FRANKFURT BOOK FAIR
I am excited to announce that Vanishing Cuba will be displayed at the 2022 Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurter Buchmesse) – the world’s largest book fair.
1X MAGAZINE INTERVIEW – MICHAEL CHINNICI
It was a pleasure to be interviewed by my peer and my good friend Michael Steverson, and an honor to be featured in 1x Magazine, which has set the standard for excellence in modern photography.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER GIVES “VANISHING CUBA” 5-STARS!
OUR MAN IN HAVANA MICHAEL CHINNICI DISTILLS OVER 100,000 PHOTOGRAPHS INTO 300 IMAGES THAT MAKE UP HIS BEHEMOTH COFFEE TABLE BOOK, VANISHING CUBA. VOLUMINOUS, VIVID, AND MIRRORING THE REALITIES OF A MODERNISING CUBA, HIS WORK STRIVES TO BRING FIRSTHAND CONTEXT NEEDED...
THE VANISHING CUBA CHRONICLES – MICHAEL RETURNS TO CUBA WITH THE BOOK
In March and May 2022, I returned to Cuba and asked my Cuban friends to sign a copy of the Silver Edition book. I was amazed that so many Cubans wanted to look at every photo and read every story.
HARVARD UNIVERSITY LIBRARY ACQUIRES VANISHING CUBA
We proudly announce that HARVARD UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, the largest university library system in the United States, has acquired a copy of VANISHING CUBA.
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ACQUIRES THE VANISHING CUBA BOOK
We are pleased to announce that Paloma Celis Carbajal, the Curator for Latin American, Iberian, and U.S. Latino Collections, has acquired the VANISHING CUBA book for the NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY.
PHOTO-EYE BOOKSTORE SELECTS VANISHING CUBA AS THEIR “BOOK OF THE DAY”
Photo-eye is one of the world’s oldest and largest photobook resources, specializing in hard-to-get, small print-run photobooks published by artists and small presses worldwide.
FRAMES MAGAZINE: W. SCOTT OLSEN GIVES “VANISHING CUBA” A RAVE REVIEW
Every now and then, a photo book is completely astounding. The images are technically brilliant and insightfully composed. The subject is engaging. But that doesn’t begin to talk about the power or the effect of the collection.
CIGAR AFICIONADO LISTS “VANISHING CUBA” AT THE TOP OF THEIR 2022 FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
CIGAR AFICIONADO Magazine reviewed my VANISHING CUBA book and decided it must be in their 2022 Father’s Day Gift Guide. And to be listed at the top of the selection is extra sweet! What an honor!
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH – HILLMAN LIBRARY: SPECIAL COLLECTIONS ACQUIRES THE VANISHING CUBA “RESERVE EDITION”
In the spring on 2022, the UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH – Hillman Library ordered a signed copy of the VANISHING CUBA Silver Edition. Two months later, the curator for the Special Collections department ordered the Reserve Edition.
LACP (LOS ANGELES CENTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY) ENDORSES VANISHING CUBA
In March, I donated a copy of the Vanishing Cuba Silver Edition to the Los Angeles Center of Photography (LACP). After receiving many compliments about the book, LACP asked me if I would like to be an instructor (which I graciously accepted). An interview/presentation...
PROFESSIONAL PHOTO MAGAZINE FEATURES VANISHING CUBA ON THE COVER
UK-based PROFESSIONAL PHOTO Magazine features my friend Mario (from my Vanishing Cuba book cover) on their magazine’s cover for the June 2022 issue.
SEDONI GALLERY FEATURES THE VANISHING CUBA BOOK
We were very excited when Leslie at SEDONI GALLERY in Huntington Village, NY, decided to stock my VANISHING CUBA book.
LEICA FOTOGRAFIE INTERNATIONAL REVIEWS VANISHING CUBA
Cuba – the Caribbean island, is surely one of the most photographed places in the world. The light, the colours, the people, and the life on the streets: each moment seems to offer a perfect opportunity for a picture. One photographer who has explored Cuba repeatedly, through the perspective of his camera, is the American Michael Chinnici. His gorgeous photo book draws on the wealth of stories, experiences and encounters he has gathered during more than twenty trips in recent years. There is no doubt that the New York-based photographer has been successful in his efforts to capture the “soul of Cuba” in pictures.
THE STOVALL HOUSE WELCOMES VANISHING CUBA
From the moment we arrived, everyone was gracious and complimentary about the book and excited about my stay. We thank The Stovall House and OE for planning such a memorable event.
OXFORD EXCHANGE TAMPA – VANISHING CUBA BOOK SIGNING
It was wonderful to be in Tampa again! This time for an event at the OXFORD EXCHANGE and the STOVALL HOUSE. The OE family treated me like royalty, for which I am forever grateful. More on this later.
BOOKS & BOOKS MIAMI – VANISHING CUBA BOOK SIGNING
Today I had the pleasure of presenting my Vanishing Cuba book at the Books & Books flagship store in Coral Gables, Miami, Florida.
NYU ABU DHABI AQUIRES VANISHING CUBA
My Vanishing Cuba book is indeed finding its way around the globe. Just imagine… New York University in Abu Dhabi. NYU Abu Dhabi is one of the most diverse campuses in the world. Their students come from 120 countries and speak more than 100 languages. I’m proud that they have acquired Vanishing Cuba for their library.
PHOTOBOOK JOURNAL REVIEWS VANISHING CUBA
Wow!!! Thank you, Melanie Chapman, for writing such a wonderful review of my Vanishing Cuba book! And to quote the poet John Dunne… “The poet John Dunne wrote “No man is an island…”. Spend time experiencing Cuba through Chinnici’s insightful eyes, and you may be tempted to reply “…and no island is one man.”
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE ACQUIRES VANISHING CUBA
What an honor to have my first published book reside in the University of Cambridge Library in the United Kingdom. Many of you probably don’t know this, but this prestigious University (considered one of the top ten in the world) has over 100 libraries within its library system. Vanishing Cuba can be found in its Latin Studies Library.
ARCANA: BOOKS ON THE ARTS (LOS ANGELES) FEATURES THE VANISHING CUBA BOOK
We are excited to know that ARCANA: BOOKS ON THE ARTS will carry my VANISHING CUBA book. When I first entered this store, I knew immediately that this was the perfect store to feature my book.
PRESTIGIOUS AESTHETICA MAGAZINE REVIEWS VANISHING CUBA
“The first thing that caught my attention when I received the first draft of the book was its title,” writes Havana-born activist artist Leonor Anthony in the foreword to Vanishing Cuba, the latest volume from New York-based photographer Michael Chinnici. “What is it, in fact, that is vanishing?”
THE FIRST VANISHING CUBA BOOK REVIEW BY DIGITAL CAMERA WORLD
The first VANISHING CUBA book review is in and it’s by British-based DIGITAL CAMERA WORLD Magazine. It’s always exciting when a publication does an independent review of your work. So when Digital Camera World asked us for a book to review, it was our pleasure to provide one.
DOLCE MAGAZINE INTERVIEWS MICHAEL CHINNICI ABOUT VANISHING CUBA
Dulce magazine interviews Michael Chinnici about his new book titled Vanishing Cuba. The photo storytelling book features 300 images from Chinnici’s 24 trips to Cuba.
BARNES & NOBLE ADDS VANISHING CUBA TO THEIR 600 STORE NETWORK
I was elated to learn that Barnes & Noble will carry my Vanishing Cuba Silver Edition book, beginning March 30. The book will be available for 24 hour delivery from BN.com or directly from their network of over 600 bookstores across the United States.
VANISHING CUBA SHIPS TO 6 CONTINENTS (IN THE FIRST 4 WEEKS)
We have now directly shipped hundreds of books within the United States, and many to Canada, Australia, Egypt, Italy, Hong Kong, France, New Zealand, Mexico, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Croatia, Israel, Guatemala, India, and Argentina.
VANISHING CUBA CHRONICLES – OUR SECOND SHIPMENT OF BOOKS IS ON ITS WAY
When I set out to create Vanishing Cuba more than two years ago, I was prepared for everything, or so I thought. I knew there would be months of photo editing, a year or more of writing, endless creative decisions, material selections, and so on.
EL CENTRO GETTY ADQUIERE LA EDICIÓN DELUXE DE VANISHING CUBA
THE GETTY Research Institute, Los Ángeles, es el último en adquirir la edición de lujo de mi libro Vanishing Cuba. ¡Que honor! Siempre he admirado el Centro Getty por su dedicación a la excelencia. Saber que mi libro ha encontrado un hogar allí y que siempre estará disponible para verlo y estudiarlo es extraordinario.
SHADES OF COLOR MAGAZINE FEATURES MICHAEL’S VANISHING CUBA COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Earlier this month, Shades of Grey sister magazine Shades of Color featured a comparable 32-page pictorial and interview. I was the first featured artist in this beautifully designed 238-page magazine for the second time.
LA UNIVERSIDAD DE STANFORD ADQUIERE VANISHING CUBA PARA SU COLECCIÓN DE BIBLIOTECA
Me enorgullece agregar la UNIVERSIDAD DE STANFORD a la creciente lista de universidades que han comprado el libro “Vanishing Cuba”.
LA UNIVERSIDAD DE MIAMI ADQUIERE UN EJEMPLAR DE ‘VANISHING CUBA’
Me emociona anunciar que la Universidad de Miami ha comprado una copia de VANISHING CUBA para la colección permanente de su biblioteca.
THE GETTY CENTER ACQUIRES THE DELUXE EDITION OF VANISHING CUBA
THE GETTY Research Institute, Los Angeles, is the latest to acquire the Deluxe Edition of my book, Vanishing Cuba. What an honor! I have always admired the Getty Center for its dedication to excellence. Knowing that my book has found a home there and will forever be available to view and study is outstanding.
CRÓNICAS DE CUBA DESAPARECIDAS – DE REGRESO A CUBA DESPUÉS DE DOS AÑOS
Me siento honrado de que la revista TRAVEL+LEISURE haya publicado un artículo de cuatro páginas sobre mi libro Vanishing Cuba . Cada mes destacan a un nuevo fotógrafo en su serie "Through the Lens". T+L escribe: "Pocos lugares en la tierra se comparan con Cuba, una...
FOTÓGRAFOS PROFESIONALES DE AMÉRICA
Me siento honrado de que mi fotografía de Cuba y mi libro Vanishing Cuba aparezcan en la edición de noviembre de la revista PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER.
Amanda Arnold de PPA (Fotógrafos profesionales de América) dice: “Veinticuatro viajes a Cuba y decenas de miles de fotografías fueron la inspiración para el libro de fotos de Michael Chinnici “Vanishing Cuba” (Red Octopus Publishing).
LA UNIVERSIDAD DE COLUMBIA ADQUIERE VANISHING CUBA PARA SU COLECCIÓN DE BIBLIOTECA
UNIVERSIDAD DE COLUMBIA – Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library ha comprado Vanishing Cuba para su colección de referencia permanente.
CRÓNICAS DE CUBA DESAPARECIDAS – IMPRENTA EN ITALIA
El 28 de septiembre de 2021 partí de Nueva York a Milán, Italia, para supervisar la impresión y producción de mi tan esperado libro Vanishing Cuba. Me dirigía a mi imprenta, Longo AG, en Bolzano, Italia. Mi hombre en Longo, Giuseppe, me recogió en el aeropuerto y comenzamos nuestro viaje de cuatro horas por el norte de Italia. Giuseppe había estado trabajando conmigo durante dos años en este proyecto y sabía exactamente lo que buscaba lograr. Después de múltiples paradas de espressos a lo largo de la Autostrade, llegamos a Longo al final de la tarde. Las paradas de espresso fueron una buena indicación de lo que estaba por venir. ¡Espresso continuo, todo el día, todos los días, durante las próximas dos semanas!
LA LIBRERÍA PREMIER DE MIAMI RESEÑA VANISHING CUBA
Como muchos de ustedes saben, cuando me propuse publicar mi libro Vanishing Cuba, mi objetivo era crear algo excepcional y no un libro más.
Pronto descubriría si mis siete años de fotografía y dos años de escritura, diseño y producción estaban a punto de cumplir esa promesa.
Con la llegada de las primeras muestras de mi libro, tomé un vuelo a Miami para asistir a Art Basel, donde se exhibiría por primera vez la Edición Reserva de mi libro. Pero mi verdadero interés sería una reunión muy especial que habíamos organizado meses antes.
LA REVISTA GET LOST PRESENTA CUBA DESAPARECIENDO
Fue maravilloso descubrir que aparecí en la edición de diciembre de Get Lost Magazine, una revista independiente de viajes de aventura con sede en Melbourne, Australia. La fotografía de My Vanishing Cuba se destaca en la sección EXPOSICIÓN, donde seleccionan solo dos fotógrafos por mes.
Fundada en 2004 por el editor Justin Jamieson, la revista busca experiencias de viaje únicas en todo el mundo para los viajeros que desean explorar y disfrutar de unas vacaciones inolvidables que no se encuentran en los folletos.
LA REVISTA TRAVEL+LEISURE PRESENTA CUBA QUE SE DESVANECE
Me siento honrado de que la revista TRAVEL+LEISURE haya publicado un artículo de cuatro páginas sobre mi libro Vanishing Cuba. Cada mes destacan a un nuevo fotógrafo en su serie “Through the Lens”.
LA REVISTA SOMBRAS DE GREY PRESENTA LA FOTOGRAFÍA EN B&N DE LA CUBA DESVANECIDA DE MICHAEL
Muchas gracias a Shades of Grey Fine Art Photography Magazine por presentarme en la portada de su publicación y mostrar mi fotografía de Cuba en blanco y negro en una impresionante sesión fotográfica y una entrevista de 32 páginas. Es agradable ser el primer artista destacado en esta revista de 238 páginas bellamente diseñada.
Shades of Grey Magazine y su publicación hermana, Shades of Color, se esfuerzan por lograr la excelencia fotográfica. Cuando envié las imágenes a Shades of Color, había olvidado que incluía fotos en blanco y negro. Este pequeño error resultó en que el editor solicitara mi trabajo en ambas revistas. Así que busque otra característica que se incluirá en una edición futura de Shades of Color.
LA REVISTA DE FOTOGRAFÍA ARTDOC PRESENTA CUBA EN DESVANECIMIENTO
Fue un placer ser entrevistado por la revista ARTDOC para su edición de octubre de 2021. Hablamos de fotografía, Cuba y mi próximo libro Vanishing Cuba. Quiero agradecer a todos en ArtDoc por interesarse en mi trabajo.
EDICIÓN DE PLATA FIRMADA – DISPONIBLE SOLO AQUÍ
Me siento honrado de que la revista TRAVEL+LEISURE haya publicado un artículo de cuatro páginas sobre mi libro Vanishing Cuba . Cada mes destacan a un nuevo fotógrafo en su serie "Through the Lens". T+L escribe: "Pocos lugares en la tierra se comparan con Cuba, una...
LA REVISTA OUTLOOK TRAVELER PRESENTA CUBA DESAPARECIENDO
Fue maravilloso que Vanishing Cuba apareciera en la edición de noviembre de 2021 de la revista OUTLOOK TRAVELER, la revista de viajes número 1 de la India y el sitio web de la India. También fue muy agradable recibir mensajes de amigos en India que estaban emocionados de ver la función (vea el video a continuación).
MIAMI LIVING MAGAZINE PRESENTA LA DESVANECIMIENTO DE CUBA
Al comienzo de la Art Basel 2021 | Miami Art Week, MIAMI LIVING Magazine presentó mi libro Vanishing Cuba en su página de inicio, en la sección Arts & Leisure, y en su guía de la semana Art Basel – Art Miami. Es una gran lectura.
CRÓNICAS DE CUBA DESAPARECIDAS – LIBRO RETRASO POR CRISIS DE LA CADENA DE SUMINISTRO GLOBAL
Permítanme comenzar con mis más sinceras disculpas por los retrasos asociados con mi libro Vanishing Cuba. Inicialmente habíamos pensado que el libro se enviaría desde Italia a principios de noviembre, pero desafortunadamente esto nunca se materializó.
Hay varias razones para la demora, pero la más notable es que la pandemia inició problemas en la cadena de suministro global que han creado problemas en todo el mundo. Esto incluye la escasez de papel, chips semiconductores para automóviles, puertos abarrotados, portacontenedores esperando para descargar y elementos básicos como camiones y conductores para mover mercancías a través de la cadena de suministro.
EL ARTE DE LUJO PRESENTA CUBA DESVANECIDA
Luxury Splash of Art Magazine es una creación de las artistas Kamila Krzyzaniak y Agnieszka Kowalczewska, ambas nacidas en Polonia y residentes en Londres. Kamila es arquitecta y artista contemporánea especializada en abstractos, y Agnieszka es conocida por sus pinturas sobre lienzo y textiles.
Kamila describe la revista como “un homenaje a quienes marcan tendencia y nos entretienen con su imaginación y talento”. La publicación cuenta con escultores, fotógrafos, chefs, joyeros y diseñadores de moda. Es un verdadero honor aparecer entre artistas tan talentosos. Es mi esperanza que mis fotografías y la narración de mi libro Vanishing Cuba
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY ACQUIRES THE VANISHING CUBA DELUXE EDITION
This week, Vanderbilt University added the Deluxe Edition of Vanishing Cuba to their Library’s permanent collection. I continue to be honored that more and more prestigious libraries across the country are buying my book.
SHADES OF GREY MAGAZINE FEATURES MICHAEL’S VANISHING CUBA B&W PHOTOGRAPHY
Many thanks to Shades of Grey Fine Art Photography Magazine for featuring me on the cover of their publication and showcasing my black and white Cuba photography in a stunning 32-page pictorial and interview. It’s nice to be the first featured artist in this beautifully designed 238-page magazine.
LUXURY SPLASH OF ART FEATURES VANISHING CUBA
Luxury Splash of Art Magazine is the brainchild of artists Kamila Krzyzaniak and Agnieszka Kowalczewska, both born in Poland and residing in London. Kamila is an architect and contemporary artist specializing in abstracts, and Agnieszka is known for her paintings on canvas and textiles.
Kamila describes the magazine as “a homage to those who set trends – and entertain us with their imagination and talent.” The publication features sculptors, photographers, chefs, jewelers, and fashion designers. It’s a real honor to be featured among such talented artists. It’s my hope that my photographs and the storytelling in my Vanishing Cuba book
GET LOST MAGAZINE FEATURES VANISHING CUBA
It was so lovely to discover that I was featured in the December issue of Get Lost Magazine, a Melbourne Australia-based independent adventure travel magazine. My Vanishing Cuba photography is highlighted in the EXPOSURE section, where they select just two photographers a month.
Founded in 2004 by Publisher Justin Jamieson, the magazine seeks out unique travel experiences around the globe for travelers wishing to explore and take unforgettable holidays that are not found in brochures.
MIAMI’S PREMIER BOOKSTORE REVIEWS VANISHING CUBA
As many of you know, when I set out to publish my Vanishing Cuba book, my objective was to create something exceptional and not just another book.
I would soon find out if my seven years of photography and two years of writing, design, and production were about to deliver on that promise.
With the arrival of the first few samples of my book, I boarded a flight to Miami for Art Basel, where the Reserve Edition of my book would be showcased for the very first time. But my real interest would be a very special meeting we had set up months earlier.
VANISHING CUBA CHRONICLES – BOOK DELAYED DUE TO GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN CRISIS
Let me begin with my sincerest apologies regarding the delays associated with my Vanishing Cuba book. We had initially thought that the book would ship from Italy in early November, but unfortunately, this never materialized.
There are various reasons for the delay, but most notably, the pandemic initiated global supply chain problems that have created issues across the world. This includes the shortage of paper, semiconductor chips for cars, overcrowded ports, container ships waiting to unload, and basics like trucks and drivers to move goods through the supply chain.
MIAMI LIVING MAGAZINE FEATURES VANISHING CUBA
At the beginning of the 2021 Art Basel | Miami Art week, MIAMI LIVING Magazine featured my Vanishing Cuba book on their home page, Arts & Leisure section, and their Art Basel – Art Miami week guide. It’s a great read.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PURCHASES VANISHING CUBA FOR ITS LIBRARY COLLECTION
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY – Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library has purchased Vanishing Cuba for its permanent reference collection.
TRAVEL+LEISURE MAGAZINE FEATURES VANISHING CUBA
I am honored that TRAVEL+LEISURE Magazine published a four-spread feature on my Vanishing Cuba book. Each month they highlight a new photographer in their “Through the Lens” series.
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF AMERICA
I am honored to have my Cuba photography and Vanishing Cuba book featured in the November issue of PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER Magazine.
Amanda Arnold from PPA (Professional Photographers of America) says, “Twenty-four trips to Cuba and tens of thousands of photographs were the inspiration for Michael Chinnici’s photobook “Vanishing Cuba” (Red Octopus Publishing).
OUTLOOK TRAVELLER MAGAZINE FEATURES VANISHING CUBA
It was so wonderful for Vanishing Cuba to be featured in the November 2021 issue of OUTLOOK TRAVELLER Magazine, India’s No. 1 Travel Magazine and website in India. It was also so nice to get messages from friends in India who were excited to see the feature (see video below).
ARTDOC PHOTOGRAPHY MAGAZINE FEATURES VANISHING CUBA
It was my pleasure to be interviewed by ARTDOC Magazine for their October 2021 issue. We discussed photography, Cuba, and my upcoming book Vanishing Cuba. I want to thank everyone at ArtDoc for taking an interest in my work.
VANISHING CUBA CHRONICLES – PRINTING IN ITALY
On September 28, 2021, I departed New York for Milan, Italy, to oversee the printing and production of my long-awaited Vanishing Cuba book. I was headed to my printer, Longo AG, in Bolzano, Italy. My man at Longo, Giuseppe, picked me up at the airport, and we began our four-hour journey across Northern Italy. Giuseppe had been working with me for two years on this project, and he knew exactly what I was looking to achieve. After multiple espressos stops along the Autostrade, we arrived at Longo in the late afternoon. The espresso stops were a good indication of what was to come. Non-stop espresso, all day, every day, for the next two weeks!
FOTONOSTRUM MAGAZINE FEATURES VANISHING CUBA
What an honor to be selected by FOTONOSTRUM Magazine for their September issue, where they feature 18 pages of photography from my soon-to-be-released Vanishing Cuba book.
FotoNostrum Magazine is associated with FotoNostrum, Mediterranean House of Photography, a parent company of WonderPick Ltd, and The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards.
FUJILOVE MAGAZINE FEATURES VANISHING CUBA
FUJILOVE Magazine first featured my Cuba photography in their July 2021 issue (see blog post), and now they surprise me with a 16-page spread in their September issue, this time featuring my Vanishing Cuba book. Wow! Please have a look at this wonderful interview by Stephanie Baxter, Managing Editor for FujiLove.
PLAIN MAGAZINE FEATURES VANISHING CUBA
After 24 trips to Cuba and over tens of thousands of photographs, American photographer Michael Chinnici is releasing his new coffee table book, Vanishing Cuba. Documented in the 348-page large-format book is a collection of arresting visuals that map out the past, present, and future of Cuba, along with emotional stories, fantastic scenery, and lifelong friendships the photographer has made along the way.
Captured in the most endearing and honest light, the book is accompanied by text in both English and Spanish, narrated by Cuban friends through meaningful essays. Through his lens, Chinnici digs deep into the soul of a country, and the results, as you can see from the images below, are breathtaking.
MIAMI LIBRARY’S VIRTUAL AUTHOR SERIES: MICHAEL CHINNICI PRESENTS “VANISHING CUBA”
The Miami-Dade Public Library System, with 48 branches, has asked Michael Chinnici to present Vanishing Cuba at their Virtual Authors Series.
OFFICIAL: LONGO AG ITALY TO PRINT THE VANISHING CUBA BOOK
Selected Printer: LONGO AG (Bolzano, Italy) I am pleased to announce that LONGO AG in Bolzano, Italy, will be printing my long-awaited large-format VANISHING CUBA photo book. 7-Color Spectra7® Offset Printing I wanted my color photographs to be equally as impressive...
LEONOR ANTHONY, CUBAN-AMERICAN ARTIST WRITES THE FOREWARD FOR VANISHING CUBA
I am pleased and honored to announce that the very talented Leonor Anthony has written the Foreward to Vanishing Cuba. It was always my hope that Leonor would accept my request to write the Foreward. I knew of Leonor's work for several years and followed her on...
LENS MAGAZINE FEATURES “VANISHING CUBA”
What an honor it was to be featured in such a prestigious publication as Lens Magazine. I want to thank everyone at the publication for creating such a beautiful spread and telling the story of my eight-year journey with Vanishing Cuba. The book has been a dream and a...
FUJILOVE MAGAZINE FEATURES MICHAEL’S CUBA PHOTOGRAPHY
It was great to be featured with a 12-page spread in the July issue of FUJILOVE Magazine. I want to thank the founder, Tomash, for his interest in my work and the Managing Editor, Stephanie, for the interview.
The Vanishing Cuba journey has been an exciting eight years, and there’s still so much more to look forward to. With the booking coming out in September / October, the excitement has only been growing. Just this week, I completed my sixth interview featuring the book and my Cuba photography. I’m so fortunate that people enjoy my vision and love for the Cuban people.
THE PROCESS OF CURATING IMAGES FOR THE VANISHING CUBA BOOK
Welcome to my world since the beginning of the summer. Here I am working on my laptop surrounded by over 320 images on eight giant boards, which feature full-size images being considered for the Vanishing Cuba book. Carefully curated and paired up to replicate each...
WE RAISE $4823 FOR THE MARYLAND FOOD BANK TO FIGHT HUNGER.
We are so proud to announce that Michael's donation of one 'Reserve Edition' of his VANISHING CUBA book to the Maryland Food Bank has raised $4823 in an auction/raffle. This means that 14,469 meals will be provided to the thousands of people in need in Maryland. This...
STANFORD UNIVERSITY PURCHASES VANISHING CUBA FOR ITS LIBRARY COLLECTION
I am proud to add STANFORD UNIVERSITY to the growing list of Universities that have purchased the “Vanishing Cuba” book.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI PURCHASES A COPY OF ‘VANISHING CUBA’
I am excited to announce that the University of Miami has purchased a copy of VANISHING CUBA for its permanent library collection.
PRINT MAGAZINE – EMOTIONS & CULTURE COME TO LIFE IN MICHAEL CHINNICI’S ‘VANISHING CUBA’
PRINT MAGAZINE (est. 1940) says, "In his soon-to-be-released photography book Vanishing Cuba,you'll find images that focus on the close-up of the decay and isolation the island has faced in the past 60 years. The photographs within the pages are vivid, striking, and...