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Remembering Jack: Intimate and Unseen Photographs of the Kennedys
by Jacques Lowe
An intimate look at JFK's life through photos.
Jacque Lowe was JFK's personal photographer and during the course of his public life he took over 40,000 Kennedy photographs. In this showcase of his work, over six hundred photos were chosen to chronicle the time we remember fondly as " Camelot".
The photos are cherished, not just for the value of a documentary of "America's royalty", but even more so, because all of Lowe's negatives were destroyed on September 11, 2001 in the World Trade Center where they were stored for safe keeping. The black and white images of Jack, Jackie, Robert, Ethel and the family, were recreated from prints and contact sheets.
The photo images evoke sadness, familiarity, loss and smiles as they range from everyday family life to national historic moments. We are privy to see Jackie counseling a crying three-year-old Caroline, as well as the somber funeral walk behind Jack's casket.
The photos speak to us on a very deep and moving level and though there is text, the words are for the most part unnecessary.
This is a book to be left out, to be looked at again and again. It is certainly a large slice of our American History and one worth cherishing.
When we hear the name Jack, no other description is needed. The name stands out and always seems to evoke intense interest. In May 2001 Jacques Lowe passed away and in September 2001 his negatives were also gone. This book is a tribute to his work and the times in which he lived.
Title: Remembering Jack: Intimate and Unseen Photographs of the Kennedys
Author: Jacques Lowe
Publisher: Bulfinch
ISBN: 0821228498
Review written by: Janet Pope
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