Life: America the Beautiful: A Photographic Journey, Coast to Coast-and Beyond

by LIFE

More than one hundred compelling photographs--representing the work of such talented artists as Ansel Adams, Galen Rowell, Joel Meyerowitz, and Michael Melford--capture the rich natural wonders of America, from the Grand Canyon, Mount Rainier, and Big Sur to Nantucket Island and the Amish country of Pennsylvania. 100,000 first printing.

Genres: Travel, Photography, Nonfiction, Nature

144 pages, Hardcover

First published October 9, 2007

About the author

Life was an American magazine published weekly from 1883 to 1972, as an intermittent "special" until 1978, and as a monthly from 1978 until 2000. During its golden age from 1936 to 1972, Life was a wide-ranging weekly general interest magazine known for the quality of its photography.

Reviews

[AnIrishGuy]

Awe inspiring photography. As something of a photographer, and a traveller, this book was ideal. The descriptions of the images while not overly long, made me want to book a flight with every turn of a page.

if you want to see the beauty of America and are interested in a little more than the usual tourist stops, this book is highly recommended.

[Michelle]

Beautiful pictures, breathtaking, actually. I haven't been to most of these places, but a lot of my family has, and these photographs are just amazing. The shots from angles that everyday person cannot get.

If you want a book about the beauty of our nation, and the awe inspiring wonder of it all, get this book. Pick it up whenever you need a pick me up in spirit.

[Sheryl]

Stunner photos, not much info, but I still gave it four stars because it's a place to start if you want to go looking for literature on some of the places, and also mentions films that used the locale. So although there's not a lot of info, it had some information I didn't find other places and was looking for.

[Nicole]

Got this book for free at an educational conference a couple years ago and had thumbed thru it from time to time but never sat down and really read all the entries until recently. Stunning photography and deliciously enticing descriptions... Let's just say I added several places to my travel bucket list! #wanderlust

[Dawn]

So many beautiful pictures of amazing places I'd love to visit...but will probably never have the time or money to do so. :(

[Paul]

Classic Life photography, but light on information

[Carol]

Stunningly beautiful. Makes you want to get in your car and go. Put it on your coffee table and refer to it frequently.

[Sophie]

amazing picture book :)

[Cindy Davis]

Wonderful pictures. Gives me ideas where I would like to travel to next. And if I can't afford to? Well just open a book! Thank You Life.

[Melissa]

I like the photos and great travel ideas for the U.S. Each location would be great to visit!

[Amy]

Another great read with lots of pictures!

[daphne]

i got this book in florida. but i have the 70s version.