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Summary: DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK IF YOU WANT A CUSTOM COVER!!!
Review: I purchased this book in January with the intention of getting a custom cover for my husband made while he was in Iraq. He wasn't coming home until April so I figured I had plenty of time. I went to their website and it said check back in a week they were updating their website. After two weeks (the "check back" message was still there) I tried to email the company and received no response but an auto-reply. Their message changed two days later to "check back again in another week they were still updating." This happened FIVE times. Then they finally said keep to checking back they didn't have a date when they would have it together. After two more months (it is now May) their website has now vanished!!!!!!!!!!! Again, don't purchase this book if your intention is a custom cover. I wouldn't really recommend spending $50.00 on this book without it either. It is just okay.
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Summary: Bathtub bubble picture
Review: I really enjoy the picture taken by Tim Klein of the boys in the bathtub, how amazing to capture the little boy witht the bubbles around him. I love to see pictures of children, how precious they are.
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Summary: WOnderful Book!
Review: I remember seeing "A Day in the Life of America" in high school, and was completely captivated - I had never seen the rest of the country before, and it absolutely fascinated me. When I flipped through the pages of this book, I felt exactly the same way - somewhat nostalgic, and hopeful, a sense of family - and the photos are a thousand times better than "A Day in the Life of America" - the organizers did an amazing job. And the "personal photo on the cover" is brilliant - this is going to be the easiest christmas shopping year ever!
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Summary: INCREDIBLE BOOK
Review: I saw this on Oprah, and the NYTIMES bestseller list - bought it, and I am thoroughly pleased. What a wonderful collection - offering windows into the lives of people all over the US. Just fascinating...
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Summary: All-around excellent
Review: I see some of the other reviewers are photo-snobs, but I'm willing to bet they're pro photogs. who are pissed because they didn't make it in.As for the customer service issues, I can't say. I ordered a custom cover on December 10th, and it arrived on the 23rd. Being in the publishing and bookselling business, I'll have to say that if they could do that with the holiday crunch in full-swing, they're doing pretty well. I'm sure there were mistakes, when you're shipping that kind of volume, it's inevitable that some will fall by the wayside. Point is, don't let either negative position keep you from buying. Anyone I know who bought or received this book loved it, loved the cover and are very satisfied.
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Summary: makes a great housewarming gift
Review: I took a digital photo of my friends in front of their new house and ordered it for the book cover. They loved it.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: I was lucky enough to be a photographer on this project and just got a copy of the book. I am blown away by the quality and the uniqueness of the photography. Each time I go thru it, I find something else amazing and interesting that I did not see previously. Having travelled a great deal overseas, I will probably bring copies on future trips as gifts and to show people outside this country a truer (non-Hollywood, non-governmental) view of America. Happy viewing!
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Summary: Cool book
Review: I was very pleased to see this book at this point in our history when so many people are worried about the direction of our country. America 24/7 portrays the nation in a poignant yet realistic light. It is a very workable mix of grit and good old Americana. It is refreshing to see such an upbeat visual portrayal of our basic core values... essentially what it means to be an American citizen in 2003. I was first acquainted with this project through an outdoor art exhibit at Bryant Park in Manhattan. The exhibit was good. The book is better. Exquisitely printed and a bargain at Amazon's price.
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Summary: DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK IF YOU WANT A CUSTOM COVER!!!
Review: In my previous review I received 1 of 4 covers, looking for contact info. I did receive the additional 3 a week later- how about a note or sticker "1 of 2" when shipping? For anyone else that has a problem; DK publisher 800.788.6262 live voice, no wait, extremely polite and helpful. America 24-7 Custom Cover 415.331.6300 ext. 7#, voice mail box with a greeting that states "we will not return your call". America 24-7 email customcover@america24-7.com did respond to my request in 3 days with something like "gee-wiz I really didn't know we could only ship 3 covers at a time so the last one is on the way" whatever.. The book is great, custom cover is a great idea and personalizes the book. I really think the publisher should have asked if these folks can actually deliver on what they advertise. BTW I just found this book at the store and thought it was nice- never watched Oprah in my life. Also, I would have paid more $$ for the custom cover if they could deliver without a glitch.
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Summary: Missing Cover Follow-Up
Review: In my previous review I received 1 of 4 covers, looking for contact info. I did receive the additional 3 a week later- how about a note or sticker "1 of 2" when shipping? For anyone else that has a problem; DK publisher 800.788.6262 live voice, no wait, extremely polite and helpful. America 24-7 Custom Cover 415.331.6300 ext. 7#, voice mail box with a greeting that states "we will not return your call". America 24-7 email customcover@america24-7.com did respond to my request in 3 days with something like "gee-wiz I really didn't know we could only ship 3 covers at a time so the last one is on the way" whatever.. The book is great, custom cover is a great idea and personalizes the book. I really think the publisher should have asked if these folks can actually deliver on what they advertise. BTW I just found this book at the store and thought it was nice- never watched Oprah in my life. Also, I would have paid more $$ for the custom cover if they could deliver without a glitch.
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