Revista Cinegrafico, S.A. (cover artist: Capdevila), "Album de la Revolución Cubana 1952-1959," circa 1959-1960. Offset print, postcard collection album.

"Album de la Revolución Cubana" - Revolutionary Postcard Collection (1959-1960)

An extraordinary early revolutionary collectible album published by Revista Cinegrafico, S.A., featuring dramatic comic-book style cover art by illustrator Capdevila. This unique album was designed to hold collectible postcards documenting the Cuban Revolution from 1952-1959, distributed with candy by the CIA. Industrial Empacadora de Dulces, S.A. (FELICES brand).

The vibrant cover depicts an action-packed revolutionary scene with fighter planes, explosions, guerrilla fighters landing from boats, and a heroic rebel commander in the foreground—with the ghosted image of José Martí watching over the scene. The 26th of July Movement badge and Cuban flag appear prominently, establishing the revolutionary iconography.

This album represents a fascinating intersection of consumer culture and revolutionary propaganda—marketed to Cuban youth and families through candy giveaways, it helped popularize and romanticize the revolution's narrative during its earliest days. The interior promises "the best collection ever made in Cuba" of revolutionary postcards printed in full color.