With a history dating back to the fourteenth century, Mexico City blends indigenous pre-Hispanic roots with colonial architecture and Spanish-baroque influences. This unique fusion, crafted from local materials like cantera and tezontle, inspires artists and architects alike. Iconic structures like Diego Rivera's Anahuacalli Museum and Juan O'Gorman's Cave House proudly embody the city's rich history. Today, Mexico City serves as a vibrant backdrop for renowned filmmakers such as Alejandro González Iñárritu, Alfonso Cuarón, and Michel Franco. Discover a city of wonders, where history and creativity come to life.
Des timbres aux affiches grand format en passant par les magazines, les tracts, les partitions ou les publicités, ce livre rassemble plus de 350 imprimés mexicains des années 1910 aux années 1960, allant des micro-tirages aux impressions en quantité massive. Cette banque d'image engagée et colorée en dit long sur l'Histoire du pays après la Révolution Mexicaine de 1910, sur la culture de l'imprimé qui y reste omniprésente et sur l'importance que l'imagerie populaire mexicaine, entre fantasme et réalité.
Go beyond the ordinary with this highly visual travelogue, guidebook, and coffee table keepsake showcasing the incredible experiences waiting to be had in Mexico City.
Explore the authentic side of Mexico City, with a richly photographed, intoxicating mix of history and the cosmopolitan present day. Perfect for an adventurous traveler-where The Rough Guide crowd meets the Wallpaper audience-this book is for anyone yearning to be inspired and excited by travel, and to find the less obvious.
This luxuriously designed volume will take you on a local's tour of the city, from exploring the Tacubaya triangle, where market stalls, galleries, and architect-designed homes rub shoulders in what is now one of the best neighborhoods to find contemporary Mexican art, to booking the perfect table to experience a thriving food scene. There is a chapter for each of the key neighborhoods along with maps, walking itineraries, and lists of the essential pit stops. Whether you're planning a trip, have already been and want a keepsake to remember the city by, or are simply sitting at home longing to be somewhere else, this is the ideal book.
Hotel Esencia, one of the world's top 25 hotels, sits on a 50-acre property along Mexico's Riviera Maya between Tulum and Playa del Carmen. This estate features a pristine white-sand beach and a lush backdrop of jungle. Known for its understated luxury, the hotel combines white concrete with bright primary colors, filled with unique designer furniture like Charlotte Perriand chairs and Picasso ceramics. Kevin Wendle, the entertainment mogul who owns the hotel, infuses it with personal style and attention to detail. Authored by Melinda Stevens, the hotel's book showcases its serene beauty, sea turtle nesting grounds, and vibrant wildlife. Guests can enjoy the 12,000-square-foot mansion with a speakeasy, Beefbar Esencia, and what might be Mexico's best margaritas. Hotel Esencia's signature hospitality is defined by surprises and unforgettable experiences, ensuring guests are constantly enchanted and inspired.
