Life: Our Century In Pictures

by Richard B. Stolley (Editor)

Drawing from Life magazine and the greatest photo archives of our time, this book chronicles our century by way of an unparalleled collection of photographs. There are more than 770 spellbinding images—chosen from the 50,000 plus pictures that were reviewed—within these pages. They show the significant events and people most responsible for shaping our world and culture during the last 100 years. Many are classic photographs from Life, burned deep into the memory of this nation; others are remarkable prints not seen for generations. Together they create the ultimate Life book—the most fascinating pictorial history of the last 10 decades ever published. Our Century of Pictures was shaped by Richard B. Stolley. One of Life magazine's most distinguished editors, Stolley has spent almost five decades covering and analyzing the major events of our time. The book spans the century in nine epochs. Each is introduced with an essay by a notable historical commentator. In each is a special section, called Turning Point, that traces an event or trend from the beginning of the century forward. And each epoch closes with a Requiem, which recalls some memorable individuals who died during that time. The worlds of politics, science and technology, and the arts, as well as the lives we led at home and at work—all are explored and brilliantly captured within these pages. Our Century in Pictures is history as you've never seen it before—a book to be savored time and again, a book whose images will grow in depth and meaning as we move into the next millennium.

423 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Deborah Gaspar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Memorable