Aftermath: Unseen 9/11 Photos by a New York City Cop [BARGAIN PRICE] (Hardcover)

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Renowned photographer/police officer John Botte was given privileged access to ground zero in the hours and days following the tragedy of 9/11. Here for the first time–and for posterity–are his breathtaking photos, securing Botte's status as the Mathew Brady of 9/11.

NYPD police officer and photographer John Botte was assigned by the police department to document the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedy. He spent countless hours at Ground Zero in the days and weeks after the attacks, and was given privileged access to the behind the scenes rescue and recovery efforts of 9/11. On a personal level, Botte calls Aftermath "a permanent tribute to the people who shaped me as a person and professional–to the friends I lost and the ones I never got a chance to make." On a universal level, his collection of photographs is a haunting reminder of the events of 9/11 in New York City and an important document for the ages.

On the fifth anniversary of the attacks, the author will finally share his intimate portraits of the aftermath of America's unforgettable tragedy. With more than 150 haunting black & white photos and captions by the photographer himself, the book memorializes the unforgettable images we all recall from those first days–and captures countless scenes previously known only to the few who worked the scene so tirelessly. The result is an extraordinary historical record that stands to become the definitive photographic retrospective of September 11.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

John Botte retired in 2003 from the NYPD, reaching a rank of detective second grade. He is considered a world-class photographer and is a sought-after adviser in the film and television industry. He lives in New York.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Collins Design (August 22, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060789719
• ASIN: B000ZJUUGA
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #360,900 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why The Bad Press?, August 23, 2006

By	DMP (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aftermath: Unseen 9/11 Photos by a New York City Cop (Hardcover)

After viewing all of this books photos and reading the captions and liner notes I find it difficult to understand why this author is being chastised in the press. It seems that the author was not just chronicling the tragic events of 9/11 but was an active participant in the recovery effort who sacrificed his own health in an unselfish manor. Future generations will be able to understand the scope of this tragedy and the emotions and sacrifices of the rescue workers because of Mr. Botte's photos. If Mr. Botte is wrongfully accused of publishing this book for personal gain then Hollywood and the news media should be judged in the same light when they profit from theater sales or increased Nielsen ratings. How many producers or directors can claim that they paid a personal price on 9/11.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The world needs to see this book!, August 22, 2006

By	Jon Goldin (NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Aftermath: Unseen 9/11 Photos by a New York City Cop (Hardcover)

5 Years later America and the world needs to be reminded of what happened in NYC, and this book does that. Striking photos take you to the WTC in the middle of America's worst days. The photographer is paying a personal price for this event, I know he was medically retired from the NYPD from an illness he got from being exposed to the air at Ground Zero. This is a book people need to look at and remember the sacrifices of the police, fire and other rescue workers.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dont judge a book before you even read it!!, August 22, 2006

By	Marc Anolfo (PA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Aftermath: Unseen 9/11 Photos by a New York City Cop (Hardcover)

I understand that ppl are upset about this book. I feel they really shouldnt be, It is a beautiful book.. There are no dead bodies laying around, Just heartfelt pictures of men and women. The author did not take these pix because he was amused by the situation, He took pictures that we could remember for the rest of our lives. In the world we live in, Where major holidays are just a day to spend money and we forget the real reason they are there. Blood money? I think not, This man was a NYPD officer.. He worked with these ppl, These are his family... How did he pay for the rolls of film? Do you think he was given that money? I dont think so.. How did he pay to publish the book.. NYPD? I dont think so.. I think before you judge a person, You should atleast look at the book. I feel the ppl here making these horrible accusations are just ppl that are bored with life and really could care less about this book. These ppl need to get a life and fight the real injustice in the world.. Poverty,Child Abuse,etc...I say bravo to John Botte and I cannot wait to see whats next.