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Step into a time machine and witness some of the most significant events of the late 19th and early 20th century, brought to vivid life in full-color restorations of historic black-and-white photographs.
This revolutionary photography collection is as close to time travel as it gets. Featuring 120 historic black-and-white photographs thoroughly restored and rendered in color, this book illuminates some of the most iconic moments in history, from the sinking of the Titanic to the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. Brought to life with vibrant color, these incredible images effectively blur the distinction between past and present and bring history within arm’s reach. With a timeline spanning more than 100 years, from 1839 to 1949, this unique collection will amaze history and photography buffs alike, offering new perspectives on significant moments of the 19th and 20th centuries.
MESMERIZING FORMAT: Presented in reverse chronological order, this enchanting book takes you back through time, one stunning colorized photograph at a time. The left margin of each spread features a map and a timeline showing when and where each image was taken, as well as quotes from the time period that also help bring each historical moment to life.
A WONDERFUL GIFT: History as They Saw It is a surefire conversation starter and a unique gift for any occasion.
READERS LOVE IT: With hundreds of 5-star ratings, reviewers rave that “this book changes how I see the past” and note that “the colorization by artist Jordan Lloyd is brilliant . . . and this presentation allows one to see the past much as one’s ancestors did.”
Perfect for: Gift givers shopping for history buffs and photography lovers Fans of Ken Burns, Wes Anderson, and National Geographic People who enjoy collecting beautiful art, history, and photographic coffee table books
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Publisher : Chronicle Books; Illustrated edition (August 14, 2018)
Language : English
Hardcover : 284 pages
ISBN-10 : 1452169500
ISBN-13 : 978-1452169507
Item Weight : 3.56 pounds
Dimensions : 10 x 1 x 11.25 inches
Customers say
Customers find the historical content interesting and a wonderful glimpse into the past. They appreciate the beautifully colorized photos and black-and-white photos in sepia. The book is considered a great gift for history enthusiasts.
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Meagan Rose –
Great gift
Got this as a gift for my grandfather. He loves historical books. It is large and the pictures are fantastic. A great coffee table book.
Grammy Pam –
Beautiful book
Christmas gift for my brotherâ¦Hope he loves it. It was recommended by a YouTube blogger!
A voracious reader –
Wonderful collection of photos
Not only is there a terrific selection, but the clarity is really great. Many of the photos are in color, and some of the black-and-white photos are in sepia. It’s a real pleasure looking at every page.
JZ –
Nice coffee table book!
My history buff parents are loving this book. Such a good flip through book with really interesting photos from history.
Amazon Customer –
Everyone in my family loves this book!
I bought it for my parents as a gift, but my kids were looking through it and asked if we could have one for our house as well. It is a beautiful coffee table book and makes a great gift.
Trish Duncan –
Beautiful book!
I purchased this book for two of my favorite history buffs and I’m so excited to find out what they think of the images and information within. Wonderful glimpse into the past!
Amazon Customer –
Big beautiful and lots of pictures
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Mrs kipper –
Very nice
Beautiful book, very well done
Nikki –
Amazing photographs and very informative. Beautiful book.
iainrc –
Beware! Although this is a great book, the content is identical to The Paper Time Machine by the same authors.