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| Author: Harry Benson
Publisher: powerHouse Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 123705
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 143
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
Dimensions (in): 12 x 10.1 x 0.9
ISBN: 1576874508
Dewey Decimal Number: 920
EAN: 9781576874509
ASIN: 1576874508
Publication Date: June 2008
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Condition: Book is Brand New! MINT!
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Book Description
As a friend, advisor, and attorney general to his brother, John F. Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy stood at the heart of Washington politics. He is remembered today as a compassionate, articulate, and optimistic man—a friend to the poor, an avid civil rights advocate, a champion for peace. World-renowned photojournalist Harry Benson's images capture unprecedented intimate family outings and outdoor adventures with friends alongside every moment of Kennedy's brief but unforgettable presidential run, from his announcement of his candidacy on St. Patrick's Day, 1968, and the fervor and excitement of his days on the campaign trail, all the way through his shocking assassination in Los Angeles and the long, sweltering funeral procession to Arlington Cemetery. Here in elegant duotone photographs are glimpses of the exhilarating successes and challenging setbacks of RFK's campaign, the chaos of that fateful night in LA, and the mourning of hundreds of thousands after their hero was struck down. Released in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Kennedy's death, and supplemented with excerpts from his speeches and from Benson's own journals, RFK: A Photographer's Journal is a fitting tribute to an extraordinary man and the legacy he left behind.
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 The wrong "part" July 12, 2008
Benson's photography is great--but whoever edited the book flipped photos. Including the cover photo--which clearly has RFK's hair parted on the opposite side. C'mon guys--
 RFK Remembered! June 19, 2008
Although 40 years have passed since Bobby Kennedy's assassination, the photographs in this book still bring a sense of sadness and longing. In many ways RFK's death, following that of Martin Luther King, marked the death of hope in American politics, perhaps even American society. Author/photographer Harry Benson's photo-history of RFK captures some of that promise and sadness but, to my mind, it could have been so much more.
Benson's book consists of two separate sections. One documents a boating trip RFK & family made in 1966 down Idaho's Snake River. The 1968 section covers Kennedy's bid for the presidency, ending with his burial at Arlington.
In the '68 section, Benson intermixes photos he took of Kennedy with entries from his diary and excerpts from some of Kennedy's speeches. In terms of imagery, most of the photos are fairly stock shots. The Ambassador Hotel snaps though are heartbreaking. Others have commented on the flip-flopping of images which is somewhat disconcerting. (Didn't Benson look at the galleys?)
Aside from correcting the photo mistakes, the book would have benefited from more personal comments and observations from Benson and less usage of speech excerpts.
Recommended with some reservations.
 an unusual look at R.F.K. June 17, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was very moved by this book - the intimate images of a family vacation we beautiful. It is definitely worth getting and I think it would make a great gift.
Classy collection June 17, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book is a great reminder of what artistic photo journalism can be. The book compiles a set of shots that walk the line between a family's intimate moments and a political leader's ascent and death. It is both micro and macro and could only have been made by a talented photographer with deep access and the knack for being in the right place at the right time. And keeping his wits about him when he was in the worst place at the worst time.
BEST RFK BOOK TO DATE June 14, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book by famed photographer Harry Benson is a fitting tribute to RFK's legacy, with stunning behind the scenes photographs of RFK and his family on holiday on the River of No Return, during the St. Patrick's Day parade and campaign, as well as before, DURING and after the assassination at the Ambassador Hotel on June 5, 1968. Benson was the last photographer to leave the Amassador Hotel kitchen that night. Although other photographers may have taken photos that evening, none caught the scene or covered this horrific event as extensively as Benson. Have you also seen Benson's books on the Beatles? You should.
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