Flash: The Associated Press Covers the World

Now in Paperback "Record[s] much of the fury and folly of the 20th century and pays tribute to the intrepid photographers who showed up to record the spectacle."
-New York Times Book Review "May just be the best photography book of all time."

-Men's Journal More than 150 of the Associated Press's greatest photographs, including many Pulitzer Prize winners, are brought together in this moving and historic record of the major events and personalities of the 20th century. From the American flag rising over Iwo Jima and a young Cassius Clay exultant over a prostrate Sonny Liston, this book brings readers face-to-face with the significant issues and personal achievements of the modern age. With an introduction by Peter Arnett, behind-the-scenes photographs of journalists at work, and an illuminating history of the AP, the world's foremost news agency, FLASH! tells the story of journalism at its very best. PETER ARNETT won a Pulitzer Prize for reporting on the Vietnam War for the Associated Press. VINCENT ALABISO is vice president and executive photo editor of AP. KELLY SMITH TUNNEY is assistant to the president of AP and director of corporate communications. CHUCK ZOELLER is director of the AP Photo Library. 170 illustrations, including 50 in full color, 91/2 x 113/4"