Chicago has never had a photo book of its own. Until now.The city has produced some of the most important photographers of our time -- Harry Callahan; Aaron Siskind; Art Shay -- but has never before possessed a book packed with their most timeless work. This is the finest collection of its kind -- 100 stunning images by the city's most revered photographers that show the enduring and endearing aspects of Chicago and its landscape from the Loop to the city's vast array of neighborhoods.Richard Cahan and Michael Williams; the foremost picture editors of the city; curate the book. Here they have chosen photos going back more than a century to show a city that is both well-known and surprising. This is a book for people who love Chicago and for visitors who want something special to remember her by. It is filled with classic photographs that defy time -- timeless pictures of a changing city.
#769852 in Books Matt Canham Thomas Burr 2015-04-23Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .96 x 6.00l; 1.24 #File Name: 0986224529384 pagesMormon Rivals The Romneys the Huntsmans and the Pursuit of Power
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Not a political hit job...By Jill MeyerI'd like to start off my review of "Mormon Rivals: The Romneys; the Huntsmans; and the Pursuit of Power"; by Matthew Canham and Thomas Burr; by saying this book is not a political hit job. It is completely unbiased - which is an important thing for the reader to know. Usually in a work of non-fiction about politics and politicians; the reader gets some idea about the political ideology of the author(s); but in "Mormon Rivals"; there's nary a hint. Both Canham and Burr work for the "Salt Lake Tribune" and their clean writing style is indicative of a newspaper reporter's work.I have been fascinated by Mitt Romney since he first ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2007. I couldn't quite "figure him out"; what were his political ideas and how did his Mormon faith affect his political run. I had long admired his father; George; and if I had been able to vote in 1968 - and he had been running - I might have voted for him. Mitt; however; seemed a long way from his father... And then Jon Huntsman; Jr; came on the scene and I wondered who he was and how his upbringing and family differed from the Romneys.When I saw "Mormon Rivals"; I realised it was a chance to learn about Romney and Huntsman. Both governors and descendents of Mormon "royalty"; they were Republican rivals for the presidential nomination in 2012. Obviously Mitt Romney won in 2012; and evidently thought about running again for 2016. Jon Huntsman has not thrown his name in the ring; but I somehow doubt he's squelched all political ambitions.Canham and Burr cover the history - religious; socially; and financially - of both families. Jon Huntsman; Sr; made a lot of money in the 1960's and the family has been economically generous to charities in Utah and elsewhere. Maybe because they seem more tied to the University of Utah; rather than Brigham Young University; the come across as more "ecumenical" in their giving; rather than parochial. The authors examine the early and school years of both men; as well as their choices of wives. One particularly interesting section of the book concerns the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics. There the authors stress how corrupt the bidding for the games process was on the international level; as well as how troubled the games were when Salt Lake City's bid was accepted.The rest of the book is balanced and well written. It's an objective look at two political powerhouses and how they accrued their power and what they've done with it. This book is for political junkies like me.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Power of EgoBy JackFascinating story of two powerful and proud families vying to be El Primo in Mormon religious and political circles. Full disclosure: I am LDS and was strongly supportive of Romney's campaign for President; so perhaps I am not as objective as I could be. That said; I found the Romney story to be far more compelling than the Huntsman one. Jon and his father are not particularly appealing; although I do like their independent streak and wish there were more Republicans who held the same ideas. Anyone even remotely interested in politics; Utah; the Mormon culture and the interlocking strands of power in that most unusual of states will find this book well worth the time it takes to read it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Skimmed many pages; should have skipped this bookBy DarylI was highly disappointed. I heard the authors interviewed on public radio and was intrigued by their teasers about the "rivalry." Turns out all they had were teasers that could be condensed in a short chapter. The rest was a rehash of already-known family history of each man and his presidential campaign; collected from newspaper and magazine accounts and other books. I felt like I was reading trivia from the bottom of the bird cage about an election that was long gone. And as writers; they failed to transcend their style from daily reporters to book authors.
