Many photographers have tried to capture the elusive and enigmatic figure of Fidel Castro, the man behind the beard. This book presents a unique and intimate perspective on the Cuban leader through the camera lens of his son, Alex Castro, revealing the gaze of a photographer as well as that of a son.
Fidel Castro: An Intimate Portrait offers ninety photographs that bear witness to the final years of life of the former president of Cuba, capturing visits from close friends, among whom were heads of state and international personalities from the fields of culture and politics. Included in this book are never-before-seen photographs of Fidel Castro with members of Robert Kennedy's family and President Carter.
