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44 Days: Iran and the Remaking of the World (National Geographic)

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This is a great collection of photos, some of which never been seen before, and they tell the story of the Islamic revolt of 1979. I hadn't seen most of the photos myself and this book is excellent in showing us the savage nature of the Islamic revolution that toppled the late Shah of Iran. A necessary book of photography for the history buffs, artists and photographers and general public. Highly recommended. 4/5

Great photography about a revolution that never should happend. Painfull to watch but recommended to everyone who's interested in Iran and his history. - 5 stars!!!

David Burnett's journey in Iran in documenting the regime change provides a unique photographic perspective on a controversial subject. His portrayal of struggle, tragedy, death and triumph are a beautiful expression of images that represent an important milestone in Iran's turbulent history, especially in the last 35 years.

Living in the U.S. as an American-Iranian, I was 9 years old when the revolution erupted. By reading many of the photo captions, I relived those dark days and enjoyed reading his eyewitness accounts. I highly recommend Burnett's book for anyone interested in classic news photojournalism. Just from the clarity of the black and white photographs, this book stands out as a must have for photographic enthusiasts.

This is a tribute to photojournalism at its best. This is when a photographer is allowed to be at a place longer than a few days to capture the entire story. Burnett's pictures are amazing and the story is also incredibly captivating. A must read for history and photography buffs