Time President Obama: The Path to The White House [Hardcover]

Adi Ignatius (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 23, 2008

Barack Obama`s path from Hawaii to Indonesia to the White House represents one of the most unlikely and fascinating journeys in U.S. Political history. With this special publication that is sure to become an instant collector`s item, TIME will mark Obama`s rise with an illustrated 96-page book. TIME Obama will contain original TIME magazine reporting and analysis from the magazine`s political experts. The book will showcase the unrivaled, intimate behind-the-scenes photography of campaign photographer Callie Shell, who has been visually documenting Obama`s journey since he began his run for President. And it will provide readers with a colorful and concise account of how Obama rose to power -- from his early days to his Chicago years to the moment when he became a political phenomenon.

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Book Description

Barack Obama’s path from Hawaii to Indonesia to the White House represents one of the most unlikely and fascinating journeys in U.S. political history. With this special publication that is sure to become an instant collector’s item, TIME will mark Obama’s rise with an illustrated 96-page book. TIME Obama will contain original TIME magazine reporting and analysis from the magazine’s political experts. The book will showcase the unrivaled, intimate behind-the-scenes photography of campaign photographer Callie Shell, who has been visually documenting Obama’s journey since he began his run for President. And it will provide readers with a colorful and concise account of how Obama rose to power — from his early days to his Chicago years to the moment when he became a political phenomenon.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 95 pages
• Publisher: Time (December 23, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 160320072X
• ISBN-13: 978-1603200721
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.5 x 11.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #559,489 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent collector's item from a historic election., December 6, 2008

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D. Hentze (United States) - See all my reviews
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Wow. I had pre-ordered this last month, and hadn't expected it's release for several more weeks. What a nice surprise that is has been released early. I guess Time pushed out in time for Christmas. Anyway, this is great book to remember a historic election. The book is only 96 pages, and it is divided into 10 chapters. My favorite chapters are: "How he learned to win", and "Defeating Hillary". The book gives a nice timeline of Barack's rise to power. It is loaded with never seen before, behind the scenes photo's of Barack and his family. You get to see Barack Obama "the family man", as well as Barack Obama "the politician". Even if you didn't support Obama, this is still a great keepsake to remember an election like no other. This is a true collector's item, at a very modest price.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A gorgeous and inspiring book arrives in ONE DAY, December 10, 2008

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K. Draper (oklahoma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Time President Obama: The Path to The White House (Hardcover)

I was so excited to get this awesome book delivered within 24 hours as promised! I paid a little extra for overnight delivery, but you can order it postage free and still receive it quickly, in plenty of time for holiday gift-giving. Time Magazine's "President Obama: The Path to the White House" is a beautiful book, accessible and enjoyable to both the politically savvy, or to any other reader.

From the large glossy picture of our soon-to-be president on the cover of the book, to the many photos of him throughout his life, we see a boadly smiling Barack, who exudes energy and optimism. Even as a child growing up in the often challenging circumstances of his family life--his Kenyan father left the family when he was a child, and his single-mom, rearing the boy the help of his grandparents lived under modest means, for example--Barack always had a huge smile on his face.

In addition to the pictorial history, this book consists of 10 articles which had appeared previously in the Time issues from Oct. 2006 through 17 Nov. 2008. These articles, by Time Magazine staff, are well-written and quite readable. Kudos also to Callie Shell, Time photographer who covered the campaign from 2006 on, and is responsible for most of the photography that comprise this book.

I think that this slim volume--just under 100 pages--will stand as an inspiring commemoration of an crucial historical time for the American people. The story of his "...Path to the White House", from humble beginnings up through his election to the presidency, is one that can give hope and meaning to life. It is a terrific and inspiring gift for anyone on your gift list this holiday season. Thank-you Amazon for making it available to your customers ahead of the scheduled publication date!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It has really great stories and photography, December 17, 2008

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Parka (Singapore) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Time President Obama: The Path to The White House (Hardcover)

Length:: 0:08 Mins

I'm reviewing the paperback edition, which is essentially the same except the covers look different.

Time Magazine has produced a gem of a book in this special commemorative edition on President Barack Obama's election campaign.

The stories included are ones that have been published by Time over the months. They have, however, been given a change in title. The stories look not just at the campaign itself, but also at the life of Obama. Every piece is a wonderful read, quality as one would expect from Time.

Accompanying the stories are some really great photography and photojournalism. Each photo tells so much story in itself, such at the ones with Michelle Obama playing the hoops with her children while daddy looks on, or the one where daddy Obama walks his kids to school, or even my favourite one with Obama's well worn shoe in foreground (appears on the paperback edition).

The paper stock is low gloss and exceptionally white. The text and pictures are reproduced brilliantly.

Overall, this is a piece of history well worth collecting.

(More pictures are available on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)