ABOUT THE BOOK

Port of Spain: An Architectural Record is a snapshot of the city and its districts: Belmont, Downtown, Newtown, Woodbrook, St. Clair, St. James and Uptown.

The publication will include essays on conservation, urban planning and design that help the information in context. The Foreword is by His Worship the Mayor of Port of Spain Joel Martinez, the introduction is by Brian Lewis, with articles by Geoffrey MacLean, Stephen Stuempfle, Rudylynn De Four Roberts, Gary Turton, Margaret McDowall, and Gregory Aboud, with a Postscript by Brian Lewis.

The main component of the publication will be Lewis’ photography of building facades throughout the city that helps form a snapshot of the urban landscape, as well as maps of the districts that help the viewer deepen their understanding of the city.

• Publisher: LUMIS Photography
• Graphic Design: Melanie Archer
• Editing: Melissa Silva-Ross
• Buildings: Approx. 500
• Size: 7”x9” portrait
• Weight: Approx. 4 lbs
• Contents: Approx. 470 pages
• Paper: Text: 150gr UPM Finesse Silk
• Binding: Hardcover: paper over board, hand sewn.
• Ink: Full colour throughout
• Available with gift bag