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LIFE Wonders of the World (Life: The Classic Collection)

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This book is a photographic buffet, and reveals all the past and present wonders of the world. It is a great coffee table presence, and was quickly processed by Amazon and delivered promptly and safely by this supplier.

I am one of those people who laments the demise of Life magazine at least once a week, even if it's been gone for some three decades or so. Some images are still indelibly inscribed in my mind; for example, the clever presentation of the cultural impact of the first Star Wars movie (1976) by showing two trick-or-treaters costumed as their favorite characters.

This book about past and present Life Wonders of the World does not disappoint. You may think you know what This and That look like, but a large part of the Life magic (and that of its philosophical close cousin, National Geographic) comes from the brilliance of the photographers, who invariably find a new way to show you something and help you gain a new appreciation for it. Already a shot from this book of the Eiffel Tower taken from a nearby rooftop and not at a distance from the ground is engraved in my memory.
LIFE Wonders of the World (Life: The Classic Collection)

I love the content, but not the condition that the book came in. There is a tear on the cover.

I loved this book - the recipient loved it more than I did. The removable prints are an beautiful bonus!

Absolutely fantastic coffee table book. Excellent resource for the history buff. Fabulous photographs.