Above Chicago [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Robert Cameron (Author, Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1992

Above Chicago. This broad-shouldered metropolis, Carl Sandburg's "Hog butcher of the world," is a city of the plains clutching the lake to its heart. It tells the story of Chicago from the Loop to the Stockyards, from its incomparable golf courses to some of the tallest pinnacles in the world.Here is the most exciting architectural displays of all time, the famed boulevards, the sports town, the beaches and the backwaters viewed as never before.

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About the Author

Robert Cameron has been a photographer since 1921 when his father gave him a "Brownie" camera and encouraged him to use it. Cameron is now in his 90's and has published 16 of his "Above" books. He was a photographer for the Des Moines Register in the 1930's. Cameron learned the art of aerial photography during World War II, while shooting pictures of military installations for the War Department.

Cameron is a member of the Royal Photographic Society and a member of the Presidents Council of the International Center of Photography. His work has been exhibited in Paris at La Bibliotheque Historique and the Foundation Mona Bismarck. In New York at the International Center of Photography, the New York City Municipal Arts Foundation. In San Francisco at the Vision Gallery, City Hall and the Pacific Center for Photographic Arts. In Chicago's O'Hare airport. In China at the New Gallery of Art in Shanghai and at the Forbidden City. Cameron is currently working on his highly anticipated new book "Above Mexico City".

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Cameron & Company; 1st Printing edition (September 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0918684277
• ISBN-13: 978-0918684271
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 14.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #987,472 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #46 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Illinois

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great aerial photography!!, May 6, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Above Chicago (Hardcover)

I looked at this book in a bookstore a couple times before I decided that I wanted to buy it. It's a great book--it covers Chicago well, both in pictures and in text. The text is at times funny, at times sad, but always enlightening. I talked my wife into letting me buy this book, even though most coffee table books like this usually end up collecting dust. Not true with this one!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Architecturally beautiful!, March 8, 2001

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Lupechennel "Go Hawks!" (Chicago - Illinois (Glen Ellyn)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Above Chicago (Hardcover)

This book just confirms how beautiful this city really is! Architecturally pleasing to the eye, laid out wonderfully, this book shows us aspects of buildings we may never see again. I do not believe commercial planes fly down close enought over the city to enjoy the buildings, so one may never get a chance to view this city's splendor. The layout of the book is facsinating, with old and new pictures side by side. I especially enjoyed picking out which buildings are still standing and are here to stay!!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just the Best!!!, September 12, 2001

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nobodyishere "nobodyishere" (az) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Above Chicago (Hardcover)

This book is just wonderful. If you love Chicago, it shows everything. I love how they have old photos next to the modern ones to see the comparisons. This is truly the best book for any Chicago collection.