America 24/7

24/7

by Rick Smolan, David Elliot Cohen

A collection of digital photographs provides a visual time capsule of American life from May 12-18, 2003, capturing a diversity of people, cultures, and accomplishments across the United States.

Genres: Photography, Nonfiction, History, Travel, Art, Unfinished

304 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Priyanka Mazumder · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful photobook. I received this book from my school as a cultural exchange gift in 2004/2005. At that time I was mesmerized to look at these pictures and imagine how different lifestyles people can have on the other side of the world. Since this photobook become a source of inspiration to me and I look for diversity in life. It is the first-ever photobook that I own. The story of the pictures touched me and I used to imagine to visit these places one day. The scenic view of some of these pictures soothes my heart, whenever I used to be upset. It gave me an escape. Before having this photobook I have never realized the power of pictures. It taught me a picture can speak thousands of words just being there.

[Kristen · Rating 1 out of 5]

After a second look I realize two stars is far too generous (even considering that I only paid one dollar for this book.)

This is just the worst type of patriotic dreck. Completely worthless!

After reading this I vomited red, white and blue for three days . . . unfortunately, like many Americans, I can't afford health insurance . . . so I'll have to just hope the condition is not serious.

[paloma]

it’s incredible how many things happen in america in just one week. we truly are diverse

[Jason Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous pictures offering up a slice of Americana. I picked up an only slightly used copy of this weighty colorful book for only $4.00 at a Friends of the Library sale in Chamblee, GA.

[Charlotte]

You'd think it would be easy to finish a book of photographs, for heaven's sake. I got about half done with this one and just lost interest--not really because of the photos, many of which were fascinating, beautiful, etc., but because the captions were so utterly lame. One thing I've noticed about picture books is that the text often is largely devoted to describing the photographers and the techniques they use. That might be desirable in an academic or technical publication, of course. But if I am reading a book of photos, why on earth would I care more about the photographer(s) than about what is happening in the actual pictures? I don't get it. I'll probably get this one back from the library eventually and finish looking at the pictures, but I'm sick of having it on the nightstand for now.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book of photographs taken by amateurs and professional all during one week in May in 2003. There are a lot of interestintgs photos and essays in this book. My favorite essay was by Barbara Kingslover. There are a lot of good photos and then there are thumbnail photos along the top of a lot of pages with other submitted images, but not the "winning" images. I liked a lot of the thumbnail images more than the enlarged ones. All, in all a nice read/look.

[Alden · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting project but a little too gimmicky for me in the end. Photos are beautiful, however.

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[Margaret Boehm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent photos of America.

[pjr8888 · Rating 4 out of 5]

great fotos! an overview of happy, positive America...would that it were always so!

[Luke A. Bunker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Makes you glad to be an American.