Synopses & Reviews
As the well-reviewed Through the Lens series
continues, Sandler aims the spotlight on John F. Kennedy, one of our
most photogenic presidents, providing insight into how JFK used the new
medium of television and the advances in color photography to further
his ambitious agenda. Sandler's extensive research at the Kennedy
Library sheds light on key events in Kennedy's lifetime that combine to
provide an intimate portrait of the man as a brother, a father, an
activist, and a president. Out in time for the 50th anniversary of
Kennedy's inauguration, this will be an essential addition to any
Kennedy collection.
Review
“A fascinating photo-essay. Kennedys life and administration were documented with a groundbreaking intimacy the public had never known before, making this an accessible, insightful perspective on one of Americas most famous presidents.” —Kirkus Reviews “A subject particularly well suited to the photo-essay format. As in his other Through the Lens titles, Sandler offers an engaging, insightful introduction to his subject through both visuals and text.” —Booklist “Photographs throughout the title are, of course, deftly selected and gloriously reproduced in both color and black and white. This will be a valuable supplement to students researching the president himself, and required reading for kids interested in media.” —BCCB
About the Author
Martin W. Sandler has won five Emmy Awards for his writing for
television and is the author of more than sixty books, two of which
have been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Among Sandler's other books
are the six volumes in his award-winning Library of Congress American History Series for Young People,
a series which has sold more than 500,000 copies. Mr. Sandler has
taught American history at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst
and at Smith College, and lives in with his wife in Massachusetts.