America - Softcover

Rajs, Jake; Michener, James A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0789300273 ISBN 13: 9780789300270

Publisher: Universe, 1996

Synopsis

This book is a joyous celebration! Its sparkling photographs remind us of the extraordinary land our nation occupies, and a review of them shows us how fortunate we are to live where we do.

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From Library Journal

This book is one photographer's vision of America--coast to coast. Rajs's photographs have appeared in National Geographic books, Life , Omni , etc., making this book seem familiar, if not in specific shots, then in its point of view. Divided into subject categories of wilderness, farms and towns, shorelines, roadways, and cities, it is dominated by places rather than people. The look of America, with its regional variety, is its strength. A foreword by James A. Michener, which gives a homey and enthusiastic portrayal of the nation, is loosely tied to Rajs's photographs but adds little to the book. There is great beauty in many of Rajs's images, particularly when topography and nature motivated his camera eye. Regrettably, however, the overall effect of this big, lush, national panorama is that we have seen much of it before in magazines, corporate reports, and advertising. Though it might be an impressive gift, America adds little to library collections. Not recommended.
-David Bryant, Belleville P.L., N.J.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Universe
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0789300273
• ISBN 13: 9780789300270
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192