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Summary: A cowardly attack on America
Review: A great effort in trying to record that evil event on 9/11.It would seem an impossible task to cover such a huge thing that affected so many people in so many ways.However when you think about it ,any picture in the book tells the story,and there are a million more that could do it as well.The perpetrators of this evil will be cast onto the garbage dump of history just as were those who served up Pearl Harbor,the Holocaust and other such acts of fanaticism,cowardice and hatred.Will the world remember;of course.Will such happen again ? I hope not,but I am sure it will.In only 2 short years it seems that many have already started to replace the horror and shock with political rhetoric.It is easy to identify them as they usually start off with .."It was an awful thing,but..." You fill in the blanks.With an act like this;there are no buts ! ! !
An excellent book,as is "One Nation ";and will be worth looking at many times as the War on Terror proceeds.
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Summary: Beautiful.
Review: After looking through all of the books featuring photographs taken during the September 11th tragedy, I had decided not to purchase any of them. I figured one look was enough...until "The September 11 Photo Project" came along. The book not only features a variety of images from both amateur and professional photographers, some of which deserve artistic merit, but also letters and text written by those who witnessed this tragedy firsthand. Photographs taken from the rooftops of buildings near by, store windows, and on the street - some of them blurry and hard to make out, some very clear, but all very personal. Also includes a variety of photos of the still-standing twin towers taken before the 11th. A great collection of photos much different than the 9-11 news photos seen in every other book and magazine. This book is much like a scrapbook put together by the people, and one that is difficult to put down. Some of the book's pages present several photographs tacked to the wall with letters as they appeared at the exhibit, and clear enough to allow you to read the authors' handwritten words. Other photographs are presented full-page and half page with a printed eyewitness account in the black margins. "The September 11 Photo Project" is a nice presentation offering a lot to look at, a lot to read, and a lot to think about. I highly recommend this truly moving book.
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Summary: Beautiful.
Review: After looking through all of the books featuring photographs taken during the September 11th tragedy, I had decided not to purchase any of them. I figured one look was enough...until "The September 11 Photo Project" came along. The book not only features a variety of images from both amateur and professional photographers, some of which deserve artistic merit, but also letters and text written by those who witnessed this tragedy firsthand. Photographs taken from the rooftops of buildings near by, store windows, and on the street - some of them blurry and hard to make out, some very clear, but all very personal. Also includes a variety of photos of the still-standing twin towers taken before the 11th. A great collection of photos much different than the 9-11 news photos seen in every other book and magazine. This book is much like a scrapbook put together by the people, and one that is difficult to put down. Some of the book's pages present several photographs tacked to the wall with letters as they appeared at the exhibit, and clear enough to allow you to read the authors' handwritten words. Other photographs are presented full-page and half page with a printed eyewitness account in the black margins. "The September 11 Photo Project" is a nice presentation offering a lot to look at, a lot to read, and a lot to think about. I highly recommend this truly moving book.
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Summary: September 11th as seen by ordinary folks
Review: As a working photojournalist, I've bought a number the other 9/11 photo compendiums by that have been produced by professional photographers. This, on the other hand, is a compendium of images of the day and its aftermath taken largely by amateur eyewitnesses and residents of NYC. Yet somehow it's better than anything 'the pros' did on that day. Sure, maybe the photos are a bit grainy, or fuzzy, or poorly exposed when compared to the images made on 9/11 by those who do it for a living. They aren't always sanitized, pretty pictures...but that's precisely where their power lies. Unlike some of the other photography books made about these events, this one leaves you with a real sense of what it was like to be a New Yorker on that day, watching this happen to your city and your world.
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Summary: Never forget 9/11
Review: As time passes and haunting memories fade beneath the shroud of everyday life, the tragedy of 9/11 continues to resurface. The apocalyptic events of 9/11 and its aftermath, the war on terror and the hunting of demonic cowards come even more to life annually in what is now known as Patriots Day. On this day and the days leading up to 9/11 I've looked through this book countless times to remind myself of just what happened. This collection of photographs by everyday people, caught up in one of the most horrific acts of senseless violence is a testament to the anger, disbelief, shock, hurt, courage and will of the American people. Some of the photographs are gut wrenching reminders of the innocence we all lost on that picturesque day that suddenly turned into a living hell. Others offer hope for the future of the USA and the spirit that lives on but all are real reminders of the consequences of a few determined individuals backed by an organization, that want to destroy our way of lfe. Some people may find this book too painful to look at, it is a terrible reminder of the thousands who died and the symbolic and physical destruction of the Twin Towers. As on the day that I witnessed the collapse of a magnificent building, that I once was in and looked at the panoramic view from the restaurant and observation deck, it is still hard to believe that it has been destroyed. This book is a collaborative effort in a sense, it brings together the efforts of all who tried to make sense of the atrocity they were witnessing. By stopping reality for an instant the contributors have created a memorial and a reflection on their own private hell for all to share in their grief. The collages are assembled much like the day, they are put together in a chaotic fashion that is quite fitting . If you can bear witness again please do ; this captures the peoples view of evil unleashed on that fateful day America was attacked and fresh in your mind what the War on Terror is all about and the inexorable justice that will result.
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Summary: Never forget 9/11
Review: As time passes and haunting memories fade beneath the shroud of everyday life, the tragedy of 9/11 continues to resurface. The apocalyptic events of 9/11 and its aftermath, the war on terror and the hunting of demonic cowards come even more to life annually in what is now known as Patriots Day. On this day and the days leading up to 9/11 I've looked through this book countless times to remind myself of just what happened. This collection of photographs by everyday people, caught up in one of the most horrific acts of senseless violence is a testament to the anger, disbelief, shock, hurt, courage and will of the American people. Some of the photographs are gut wrenching reminders of the innocence we all lost on that picturesque day that suddenly turned into a living hell. Others offer hope for the future of the USA and the spirit that lives on but all are real reminders of the consequences of a few determined individuals backed by an organization, that want to destroy our way of lfe. Some people may find this book too painful to look at, it is a terrible reminder of the thousands who died and the symbolic and physical destruction of the Twin Towers. As on the day that I witnessed the collapse of a magnificent building, that I once was in and looked at the panoramic view from the restaurant and observation deck, it is still hard to believe that it has been destroyed. This book is a collaborative effort in a sense, it brings together the efforts of all who tried to make sense of the atrocity they were witnessing. By stopping reality for an instant the contributors have created a memorial and a reflection on their own private hell for all to share in their grief. The collages are assembled much like the day, they are put together in a chaotic fashion that is quite fitting . If you can bear witness again please do ; this captures the peoples view of evil unleashed on that fateful day America was attacked and fresh in your mind what the War on Terror is all about and the inexorable justice that will result.
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Summary: A vivid record to be kept for our future generation
Review: i cried and i cried and i cried every time i ran my fingers through this, somehow it helps me to face the pain and start the healing. this book presents such a vivid record of all the emotions and anguish and pain of what happened that day and i'm definitely keeping this for my children.
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Summary: A Book to Remember the Day!
Review: I didn't buy the first September 11th book I saw. I was waiting for just the right one to keep as a record for our family. When I saw this, I knew it was the one! One of the reasons is because it is composed of thoughts and pictures of "ordinary" people - not professional writers and photographers. Sure, maybe its chaotic but that day wasn't exactly organized either and maybe this book reflects that. It's really too much to take in all at once. Somewhere in there will be a picture or words that really "get" to you. So you put the book down for a while and then go back to it. Keep it where you can get at it easily and look at it over and over. We need to remember. To me, this is the best book I've seen on 9/11. I'm sure there will be others that I will get but I don't think they'll be any better. Plus the proceeds from the book are being used to continue their project and to support the firefighters burn center.
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Summary: A Book to Remember the Day!
Review: I didn't buy the first September 11th book I saw. I was waiting for just the right one to keep as a record for our family. When I saw this, I knew it was the one! One of the reasons is because it is composed of thoughts and pictures of "ordinary" people - not professional writers and photographers. Sure, maybe its chaotic but that day wasn't exactly organized either and maybe this book reflects that. It's really too much to take in all at once. Somewhere in there will be a picture or words that really "get" to you. So you put the book down for a while and then go back to it. Keep it where you can get at it easily and look at it over and over. We need to remember. To me, this is the best book I've seen on 9/11. I'm sure there will be others that I will get but I don't think they'll be any better. Plus the proceeds from the book are being used to continue their project and to support the firefighters burn center.
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Summary: A Wonderful Tribute
Review: I know there are a lot of September 11th books out there but I really enjoyed the pictures of people all over the world that were effected by this tragedy. The photos capture the genuine emotion of all kinds of people and places. This is a great book!
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