A stunning array of more than 150 photographic images, accompanied by an incisive collection of captions, quotes, and observations, captures the important events, personalities, trends, fashions, drama, and foibles of the year 2004.
Life was an American magazine published weekly from 1883 to 1972, as an intermittent "special" until 1978, and as a monthly from 1978 until 2000. During its golden age from 1936 to 1972, Life was a wide-ranging weekly general interest magazine known for the quality of its photography.