The Great LIFE Photographers

The Great LIFE Photographers is the most comprehensive anthology of LIFE photography ever published, featuring the best work of every staff photographer who worked for the famous magazine, and that of a handful of others who shot for LIFE. It was always the photographers who made LIFE great, and this is the most vivid and exciting portrait of those men and women that has ever been produced. The book offers more than 100 portfolios including those of Alfred Eisenstaedt, Margaret Bourke-White, Carl Mydans, Gordon Parks, W. Eugene Smith, Robert Capa, Ralph Morse, Nina Leen, Harry Benson, Philippe Halsman, and Joe McNally, whose work for LIFE in the aftermath of September 11 was in the finest tradition of the magazine. Each portfolio includes a short biography, offering an intimate look at the people behind the lens. Here are the defining moments of the 20th century, including MacArthur wading ashore by Mydans, Capa's D-Day landing at Omaha Beach and, of course, Eisenstaedt's sailor kissing the nurse. Here are the first pictures taken from inside the womb and the first taken from outer space. Here are powerful scenes from Tiananmen Square and from the American South during the Civil Rights movement. LIFE helped make icons of Sophia Loren and Marilyn Monroe, the Beatles and Michael Jackson, and those indelible photographs are here too. This attractive new paperback edition is an affordable way to own some of the most memorable photographs ever made, stunningly reproduced in black and white and full color.

Arts & Photography

The Editors of LIFE

Photography & Video

Little. Brown and Company

This book represents the work of every LIFE magazine staff photographer from the 20th century, as well as a handful of others closely affiliated with the magazine, including Alfred Eisenstadt, Margaret Bourke-White, Gordon Parks, Eugene Smith, and Joe McNally. THE GREAT LIFE PHOTOGRAPHERS presents the most iconic images of the past century, as well as little-known gems from the LIFE archives. Many of these images are markers of the major milestones of history--the first pictures from inside the womb or from outer space, Robert Capas falling soldier, and memorable scenes from Tiananmen Square. Defining celebrity portraits of Sophia Loren, Marilyn Monroe, the Beatles, and Michael Jackson are also featured. This startingly rich collection of both color and black-and-white photographs is a vivid fulfillment of Henry Luces charge: To see life; to see the world....To be amazed!

Bulfinch

Life Mickey Mouse At 90

Time Home Entertainment

In 1969, when astronaut Neil Armstrong took what he infamously called “a small step for man, a giant leap for mankind,” an extraordinary feat of imagination, engineering, technology, and human grit was realized. ‘Apollo 11’ had landed on the moon, and the world was never the same. Now, the editors at LIFE bring you the special edition ‘The Moon Landing: 50 Years Later.’ The event buoyed America in the space race against the Soviets and renewed the world’s sense of possibility. Begin with a look at the challenging efforts made to design, build, and prepare with the “Before the Moon: A Story in Pictures” chapter. Then revisit “The Journey, The Landing, The Moon.” Finally, travel “To Infinity and Beyond.” This amazing journey into the stars was never a sure thing. Failure on the ground felt imminent; failure after liftoff was all too possible. Still, these pioneers of the cosmos blazed on. Let LIFE’s ‘The Moon Landing: 50 Years Later’ take you back to the men on a mission as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin prepare for liftoff, encounter what almost went tragically wrong, and explore the landing’s legacy. Plus, the voyages to come. Please note that this product is an authorized edition published by the Meredith Corporation and sold by Amazon. This edition is printed using a high quality matte interior paper and printed on demand for immediate fulfillment.

LIFE The Moon Landing: 50 Years Later

Science & Math

Astronomy & Space Science

Life

August 9, 1969: the hills of Los Angeles were so quiet, as one of the killers would later say, “You could almost hear the sound of ice rattling in cocktail shakers” in the famed canyon houses. Those killers, disciples of cult leader Charles Manson, would soon be famous for committing a series of grisly murders at his behest. While Manson’s goal was to sow race riots was intentional, his victims were random: a young actress and her friends; a grocer and his wife. Few crimes have been so dramatic, engrossing, and difficult to truly understand. Now, 50 years later, people are still fascinated by the crimes that seemed to mark the end of an era of peace and love, and the editors at LIFE present the special edition, ‘Manson.’ Revisit “Manson’s World,” with the hippies, the forming of the Family, and the man himself. Then, explore the shocking details of “The Manson Murders.” Consider “The Aftermath,” including the dramatic trial, the cultural shift toward violence and fear, and Manson’s life in prison. Filled with rare photographs, including images of Manson’s followers living on Spahn Ranch, LIFE’s ‘Manson’ continues to explore, like Quentin Tarantino’s new film ‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood,’ the motivations, the magnetism, and the mayhem that possessed the man behind the murders. Please note that this product is an authorized edition published by the Meredith Corporation and sold by Amazon. This edition is printed using a high quality matte interior paper and printed on demand for immediate fulfillment.

LIFE MANSON: His family, their crimes, and the end of the 1960s

Biographies & Memoirs

True Crime

Paul Newman and Robert Redford, two of Hollywood’s most bankable stars in an iconic outlaw story of the Old West, took the tale of bank-robbing buddies above and beyond critics’ dismissal of the film as a weak copy of ‘Bonnie and Clyde,’ making it 1969’s top-grossing film. Over the last half century, the movie has grown in stature and is now considered a defining moment in ’60s cinema. To mark its 50th anniversary, the editors at LIFE present this new special edition that explores “The Lasting Legacy of Butch and Sundance.” Travel back to the Wild West where you’ll meet “The Lives Behind the Legend,” career criminals and folk heroes Robert LeRoy Parker and Harry Alonzo Longabaugh. Then, go behind the scenes of “The Making of a Movie Classic” and examine just how it went from “Cinema Smash to Cultural Icon.” Last, dissect the famous final scene and ride “Into the Sunset.” Packed with photos and inside stories, LIFE’s 50th-anniversary tribute is the perfect collector’s item to celebrate half a century with this Hollywood classic. Please note that this product is an authorized edition published by the Meredith Corporation and sold by Amazon. This edition is printed using a high quality matte interior paper and printed on demand for immediate fulfillment.

LIFE Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid

Humor & Entertainment

Television

The summer of 1969 found America fraught with political and cultural turmoil. The Vietnam War, the recent assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, and a divisive presidential election all created nothing short of a national existential despair. Then, on Max Yasgur's muddy dairy farm in upstate in New York, the counterculture found its voice. Now, the editors at LIFE mark the 50th anniversary of the transformative event with Woodstock. This special edition takes you back to the infamous "Aquarian Explosion: 3 Days of Peace and Music" that drew not the expected 50,000 people but a mass of more than 400,000. You'll go "Back to the Garden" to examine the cultural context of the time and "Down to Yasgur's Farm" where perseverance led to triumph. Then, relive the heart and soul of the event, the musical performances from all three days, including The Who, Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix. Hear from participants, like activist-jester Wavy Gravy and many of the attendees. Finally, consider the profound influence and legacy of Woodstock Nation in "We Are Stardust…" In a time many would argue America is again fractured and in need of a new unified cultural identity, let LIFE's special edition, Woodstock, take you back to when gathering together in song became revolutionary. Please note that this product is an authorized edition published by the Meredith Corporation and sold by Amazon. This edition is printed using a high quality matte interior paper and printed on demand for immediate fulfillment.

LIFE Woodstock at 50

Music

For half a century, Sesame Street and its famous fuzzy friends, Bert and Ernie, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Elmo, and others have been teaching kids not just their ABCs, numbers, new words, and math skills but also about their emotions and complicated experiences. Now, this special edition takes you back to the beginning and behind the scenes of the beloved show. From its early days, Sesame Street not only raised kids' test scores but also taught its young viewers about equality and shaped the international dialogue around education, parenting, childhood development, and cultural diversity. Find out how Sesame Street came to be. Trace its social consciousness and its powerful influence calming children's fears. Revisit the many stars (Michelle Obama, Lauren Bacall, David Beckham, Jimmy Fallon, and more) who dropped by the special street. Learn how Sesame Ventures has expanded its mission-aligned work to education and technology workshops. This is your chance to collect the pure charm and delight that has made Sesame Street an important must-watch for children of all ages. Please note that this product is an authorized edition published by the Meredith Corporation and sold by Amazon. This edition is printed using a high quality matte interior paper and printed on demand for immediate fulfillment.

LIFE Sesame Street: The Life and Lessons of the Show That Changed the World

LIFE Ghost Towns

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Fred Rogers was a beacon of unconditional love and acceptance who enchanted several generations of American children with his groundbreaking PBS program, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Now, with the release of a Rogers biopic starring Tom Hanks, LIFE presents this special edition as an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the life and career of this national treasure. Celebrate his quiet strength and simple words from their beginnings, when his testimony to the U.S. Senate convinced them to support public broadcasting to the tune of $20 million and changed millions of childrens' lives forever. Enjoy again his unique creativity with language and songs. Meet his cast of characters. Revisit iconic episodes. A bullied, Pennsylvania rich kid who grew up to become a Presbyterian minister, media icon, and gentle revolutionary, Mr. Rogers's powerful message of tolerance and self-love has never been more relevant than it is today. Please note that this product is an authorized edition published by the Meredith Corporation and sold by Amazon. This edition is printed using a high quality matte interior paper and printed on demand for immediate fulfillment.

LIFE Mr. Rogers

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The Great LIFE Photographers

The Great LIFE Photographers

Life Mickey Mouse At 90

LIFE The Moon Landing: 50 Years Later

LIFE MANSON: His family, their crimes, and the end of the 1960s

LIFE Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid

LIFE Woodstock at 50

LIFE Sesame Street: The Life and Lessons of the Show That Changed the World

LIFE Ghost Towns

LIFE Mr. Rogers