The Che Handbook

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This beautiful book revitalizes the values and thoughts of Che Guevara, revealing the sensitive and passionate man behind the legend, determined to pursue his socialist dreams. It presents Che through the lens of key Cuban photographers, posters, and the iconography that emerged after his death in 1967 during a failed revolution in Bolivia. Accompanied by previously unpublished quotations from Che's writings, the images showcase his commitment to timeless human values like honour, truth, loyalty, and honesty, illustrating his evolution from guerilla fighter to Cuban Revolution leader and back to guerilla warfare. The portrayal is of a complex individual with a refined aesthetic sensibility, remarkable self-discipline, and a strong sense of destiny. This unique work is based on meticulous research from both official and private archives, combining photographs and writings to create an accessible and authentic portrait of Che, linking his public persona with his private life. It features remarkable images, many never before published, captured by some of Cuba's most important photographers. The book draws from major Cuban archives and personal collections, including insights from those who knew Che intimately, such as Harry Villegas, Leonardo Tamayo, Orlando Borrego, Alberto Granado, Perfecto Romero, and Oscar Fernaudez Mell, each contributing to a rich narrative of Che's life and legacy.