John Fitzgerald Kennedy: A Life In Pictures [Hardcover]

Yann-Brice Dherbier (Editor), Pierre-Henri Verlhac (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2003 | Series: Life in Pictures

Published to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his assassination in Dallas on 22nd November 1963, this is a celebration in photographs of the life of John F. Kennedy (1917-63), the 35th president of the United States. A collection of photographs, many previously unpublished, together with campaign memorabilia and personal notes, tell the behind-the-scenes story of the youngest man to be elected president. It Illustrates the glamour and success of his life from childhood and student days to congress, fatherhood and the presidency, revealing the tragedy of his untimely death. It also offers a unique insight into the family man, as well as the world leader who held firm when the country trembled on the brink of nuclear war and whose economic programs launched America on its longest sustained expansion since World War I.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Phaidon Press (November 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0714843628
• ISBN-13: 978-0714843629
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 10.2 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #878,478 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All pics, few words., December 3, 2003

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Annie Kamp "Pet Momma" (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: John Fitzgerald Kennedy: A Life In Pictures (Hardcover)

This collection of over 300 pages of the usual suspected photographs, as well as many unseen or rare ones, was published to commemorate the passing of 40 years since our 35th President was vicously cut down in his prime.

The layout of the photographs is great. You see JFK throughout his life, from childhood, to Presidencey and every passing moment between. The photos are powerful, moving, show glamour and fun, you see a politician throughout his political career, you see a loving father, son, brother and husband. I have had quite a few photo books on JFk, but this is by far the best and most desirable one I have seen.

This photograph book would make a wonderful and truly appriciated gift for anyone who has any respect, love or interest in JFK. My sister is a huge JFK fan, she had a bust of him on our dresser growing up.

The price on Amazon, is as always, unbeatable. I saw this at a bookstore tonight for the full price.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just pictures, cool layout, great book, November 5, 2003

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O. Cardon (new york, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: John Fitzgerald Kennedy: A Life In Pictures (Hardcover)

A GREAT book that is easy on texts (just the key things - nobody reads texts anyway). Great choice of pictures and lay-out (fonts, graphics, designs), and fantastic cover. Nice piece of book to leave on display.
A must-have for Kennedy fans, and just anybody who is into Ralph Laurenish lifestyle and imagery. A lot of these images are so right-on to understand America's collective psyche, and our ideas on males, family, leaders, politics, etc. very powerful images.
Good choice of pictures also to see both sides of JFK, the man and the political figure with diverse sources for the photos.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The one JFK book to have if any, November 10, 2003

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Verlhac (Palm Springs) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: John Fitzgerald Kennedy: A Life In Pictures (Hardcover)

The most impressive photo collection on JFK. No doubt about that.

Lots of glamour, high quality color photos as well

All the classic Kennedy shots I was expecting, plus previously unknown photos of him and his family.

Excellent value for money as well!!