100 Photos That Changed Canada

by Mark Reid, Christopher Moore, Charlotte Gray (Foreword)

100 photos that changed Canada- 2009
Bestselling photohistory produced by the team from Canada’s History magazine.

Genres: Nonfiction, Canada, Photography, History, Reference, Art and Photography, Historical

230 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Tim Day · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot has changed since this book was published in 2009, but it did remind me of how diverse our nation is. And of the growth we’ve gone through since Confederation and the growth we continue to go through.

Several times through the book residential schools are touched on along with the fact Indigenous peoples were overlooked by our country and its citizens.

Not all about our country has been good, and that along with some positive things Canada has done in the world are shared along with images.

[Jeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

This coffee table book gives a history of Canada from the mid-19th century to 2008 in 100 pictures, each picture accompanied by a corresponding one page essay written by a prominent Canadian. Some entries are informative, some light, others very moving. A very interesting way to learn about the people and events that have shaped our country.

[Ian MacIntyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extraordinary! I have a signed copy of this book and I am sorry I didn’t read it earlier.

The pictures are excellent and the essays are well written. The contributors are a whose who of Canada.I was surprised by some names and then thought, of course the perfect angle.

[Pauline · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book, but I feel it is more events that people took photographs of that changed Canada rather than photos that changed Canada...

[Reading in Fleeting Moments · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book every Canadian should read. Informative, interesting and doesn't shy away from harder parts of our nation's history.

[Kandise · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the most PC book I've ever read.

Some of the essays were not to my taste and this may have more aptly been titled "100 Events That Changed Canada" as it was primarily about events and often the photo selected was not even the most recognizable image from said event, but even then I would question the actual impact of several. Perhaps "100 Notable Moments in Canadian History," then? And yet overall I guess this was a satisfactory work and about what I expected... whatever that means.

I WAS irritated by the conceit of setting a number of images in montage instead of letting them stand on their own, and frustrated as always at the identification of the Polytechnique murderer, while the nameless, faceless women he killed. The latter irritation is hardly unique to this particular work.

[Tony · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read a fair bit of non-fiction, however to be honest, I often struggle with books that deal with history, and in particular a history of my own country. Sadly, I know more about the history of the countries of Australia and New Zealand than I do about Canada. This book is made for a guy like me. Broken into digestible pieces and accompanied by photos, it is a great "sound-bitey" way to access the history of our country. I completely agree that some written pieces are far better than others, and some moments/photos seem kind of randomly chosen (or at least, not of sufficient magnitude to warrant the designation of having changed Canada). However, the presentation and idea itself ultimately trump whatever flaws exist in the execution of this project.

[Girl Guides of Canada · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excerpt from one of our Girl Guides book club reviewers:

"I was particularly fascinated with the stories of women, including the stunning revelation that it was a woman who, in 1901, successfully went over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Certainly not a wise choice in terms of health and safety, but a remarkable achievement in itself. Although wet and bruised when assisted to shore, her hair bun remained in place! Another photo from 1907 depicts a young woman in a maple leaf costume who was the “Girl from Canada”, hired to tour Great Britain on a bicycle to promote immigration to Canada."

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[Thalia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book holds a collection of 100 photos chosen to portray special Canadian moments. I am fine with the choices, some were more momentous than others. But the downfall of this book was the commentary that accompanies each picture. They are done by a handfull of contributers, mostly well known Canadians. The commentaries were too opinionated, lacking in fact and background and down right labourious to read at times. Such a shame. Spoils a great idea.

[Vikki VanSickle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I admit, I don't read much non fiction, but how could I resist a photographic history of Canada? The photos range from artistic to candid and silly to horrifying, covering famous events and people to relatively unknown moments featuring anonymous Canadians. It's a well-curated and excellent introduction to the topic of Canadian history. Would be a great teaching tool for history teachers!

[Huda Fel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Starting from the year 1847, this book has the hundred pictures that changed Canada.
Native Canadian or "Natives", the first Jewish immigrants, some Olympics awards, the Queesn's visits and much more

[Ashley-Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good with interesting bits and a few boring bits, but some very nice pictures.

[Teena in Toronto · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great pictures representing Canada's past.

The first picture is of Aboriginal chief Maun-gua-daus in 1847!

[Matthew Barlow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, amazing pictures.

[Bob Shepherd · Rating 4 out of 5]

really good photojournalist articles

[France · Rating 4 out of 5]

Magnifique!