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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: A Life In Pictures

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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.

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.

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!!

I highly recommend this book, primarily for the great picutures of JFK. This 40th anniversary volume succeeds in presenting many rare and never-before-seen photos. I especially like the ones depicting Secret Service agent Gerald Blaine on the rear of the limousine in Italy 7/63. Get this!

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"John Fitzgerald Kennedy:A Life in Pictures"is a great way to remember President Kennedy.I'm a young,strong admirer of President Kennedy,and not only are there great pictures of Kennedy,there is a biography of Kennedy with speeches he made,including the speech he was going to make on November 22,1963.The best pictures are of Kennedy with Herbert Hoover and a picture of Jack Kennedy with his daughter Caroline and his niece Maria Shriver.I have seen a bunch of great Kennedy photos,and if you ever want the best Kennedy photo,buy Robert Stack's autobiography "Straight Shooting"and see the picture of Stack and Kennedy. "John Fitzgerald Kennedy:A Life In Pictures"is a must read for all Kennedy fans and even all non-Kennedy fans.

It is a great book !
Although I am not a "Kennedy fan", I have to admit these pictures are awsome. Over 300 pages of dream, glamour, fashion, history & photography.
It is not a political testimony, just a tribute to one of the most famous icons ever.
My advice ? THE perfect Xmast gift!!

This is a great picture book. I have almost every Kennedy family picture book available. I just happen to come across it in a bookstore near my home. I paid $19.99 for it, pretty good price. You can get here for about $16-17 but remember you have to pay shipping. So it comes out to more but it is soo worth it. When you are going through these pics its like being taken back in time. I'm pretty young my mom was born in 1957 so she was about Caroline's age when these pics were taken.

I've seen many JFK photo books over the years, and without a doubt, this is one of the most beautiful. Do not hesitate to buy it. The design and layout are exquisite with loads of rarely seen photos from every stage of JFK's life. The companion volumes in this series on Jackie and JFK Jr. are just as wonderful and are definitely worth having too.

This book is huge and has so many beautiful and clear pictures,amazing quality. A MUST buy for any Kennedy collector. I love this!!!