The John F. Kennedys: A Family Album [Hardcover]

Mark Shaw (Photographer), Richard Reeves (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2000

This expanded and redesigned edition og the best-selling Kennedy family album of all time features classic and new photos, reproduced in duotone and color, in an elegant design by Louise Fili and introduced by veteran Kenny commentator Richard Reeves.

Mark Shaw met the Kennedys on assignment for Life Magazine and became the family's favorite photographer. Unparalleled access to the White House and the Kennedy compund at Hyannis Port, and a close relationship with Jacqueline Kennedy, allowed him to create this intimate portrait of a beloved first family and to capture the glamour and elusive magic of the Camelot years.

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About the Author

RICHARD REEVES is a syndicated columnist, political reporter, and author of President Kennedy: Profile of Power, which Time called the best non-fiction book of 1993.

MARK SHAW, a fashion, editorial, and commercial photographer during the 1950's and '60's, worked for Harper's Bazaar and Mademoiselle. Shaw also shot 27 covers and over 100 sotried for Life Magazine.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Rizzoli; Rev Exp edition (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0847822737
• ISBN-13: 978-0847822737
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,834,636 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The John F. Kennedys : A Family Album., April 20, 2000

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This review is from: The John F. Kennedys: A Family Album (Hardcover)

Mark Shaw's photographs capture the idyllic moments of John, Jackie, Caroline and John Jr., whether at play in the White House or laughing together on a Cape Cod beach. The simple yet stunning photos of this famous foursome will be as familiar to you as your own family photo album.

To those who were there when John Kennedy was in the White House, this book will serve as a touching remembrance and to people who know about the Kennedys from just a historical standpoint, the photos and words will provide a more personal glimpse into the years that are commonly referred to as the Camelot era. Richard Reeves words are not overly sentimental but an accurate assessment of the life and times of this legendary family.

Overall, The John F. Kennedys: A Family Album, is a pleasant, yet sometimes sad journey looking back at what was considered the perfect family of two successful, stunning parents and their adorable children. Behind the photos, all was not perfect but Mark Shaw's camera didn't lie -- in the end, they were like any other family with problems but in-between they knew how to have fun and simply enjoy each others company, as is evident in many of Shaw's photos, especially those showing them at play at their home on Cape Cod.

Followers of the Kennedy's will no doubt enjoy this book, as will those who are interested in what life was like for a very public family who shared their private times with a talented photographer and with the world. If you like taking a look back in time, you will no doubt enjoy the journey Mark Shaw and Richard Reeves takes you on.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FAMILY FRIENDLY, August 30, 2000

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This review is from: The John F. Kennedys: A Family Album (Hardcover)

Mark Shaw's book is a real treat. His loving, poignant photographs show the real love, the real bonds, the real ties within the most famous family. The pictures of little Caroline and John are among my favorites. Caroline and John from all accounts have remained so natural, so wonderfully, refreshingly normal. I loved seeing these two children at play. Pennsylvania Avenue could have been Main Street. To their parents' credit, they grew up unaffected. This book shows it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A KEEPER, July 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The John F. Kennedys: A Family Album (Hardcover)

Many memories, and brings much sadness at the same time- I have my book from earlier print from the 1960's - with this latest event it is even more of a keeper- by the way who is the publisher now.- mine was Ambassador Books Canada- and printed by Sanders printing Corp, NY. Do you know if the eariler editions are more valuable? any response would be appreciated.