America [Abridged] [Paperback]

Jake Rajs (Author), James A. Michener (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 1996

This book is a joyous celebration! Its sparkling photographs remind us of the extraordinary land our nation occupies, and a review of them shows us how fortunate we are to live where we do.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This book is one photographer's vision of America--coast to coast. Rajs's photographs have appeared in National Geographic books, Life , Omni , etc., making this book seem familiar, if not in specific shots, then in its point of view. Divided into subject categories of wilderness, farms and towns, shorelines, roadways, and cities, it is dominated by places rather than people. The look of America, with its regional variety, is its strength. A foreword by James A. Michener, which gives a homey and enthusiastic portrayal of the nation, is loosely tied to Rajs's photographs but adds little to the book. There is great beauty in many of Rajs's images, particularly when topography and nature motivated his camera eye. Regrettably, however, the overall effect of this big, lush, national panorama is that we have seen much of it before in magazines, corporate reports, and advertising. Though it might be an impressive gift, America adds little to library collections. Not recommended.
-David Bryant, Belleville P.L., N.J.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Universe; Abridged edition (March 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789300273
• ISBN-13: 978-0789300270
• Product Dimensions: 13 x 9.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,860,294 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Pictures, May 2, 2000

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This review is from: America (Paperback)

James A. Michener adds class to any work. His introduction to the work compelled me to buy what is essentially a picture book. Taken from strange angles and sometimes impossible proximity, from breathtaking sunrises in Navada canyons to hundreds of insects on a plant, it is a tribute to the natural beauty of North America.