Abraham Lincoln: The Image of His Greatness

Reed, Fred

ISBN 10: 0794827047 / ISBN 13: 9780794827045

Published by Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, 2009

About this Item

Award-winning author Fred Reed's new work, "Abraham Lincoln: The Image of His Greatness," debuts as part of our national celebration. Reed explores the ever-changing popular depiction of Lincoln as "ideal, idol, and icon." The martyred president is seen on coins, tokens, medals, stamps, stocks, bonds, and paper money - and also in paintings, magazine covers, advertisements, cartoons, movie stills, and other diverse media. Reed's engaging history is beautifully illustrated in full color, with hundreds of images both famous and obscure - many rarely seen, and some never before published. They are poignant, provocative, sometimes puzzling, often profound. Gathered together, they offer fresh and illuminating insight on our greatest president. Profusely illustrated. Bibliography. Hardcover in new condition. No jacket, as published. Always carefully packaged and shipped quickly.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Abraham Lincoln: The Image of His Greatness
• Publisher: Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0794827047
• ISBN 13: 9780794827045
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

Nearly 150 years after his death, Abraham Lincoln consistently ranks at or near the top of every poll of America's best, most admired, or most popular president ever. The U.S. Mint will issue four new Lincoln cent designs in 2009. A yearlong celebration has been organized and supported by the congressionally established Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. In the midst of all the excitement and commemoration debuts Fred Reed's outstanding new work, Abraham Lincoln: The Image of His Greatness . Beautifully illustrated in full color, with hundreds of private and public images, Reed's book explores the popular depiction of Lincoln as "ideal, idol, and icon." The martyred president is seen on coins, tokens, medals, postage stamps, and paper money - and also in oil paintings, magazine covers, popular advertisements, political cartoons, and other diverse media.