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The Year That Changed Our World is a groundbreaking visual history that encapsulates the Covid-19 Pandemic in its entirety. This stunning hardcover book features over 400 powerful photographs, vividly documenting the momentous events from the initial outbreak in Wuhan, China, in early 2020 to the promising vaccine breakthroughs of Spring 2021. Through its rich imagery, this meticulously curated chronicle reveals the profound shifts in our daily lives and the global response to an unprecedented health crisis.
This compelling narrative goes beyond the headlines, uncovering the resilience, hope, and humanity we displayed in the face of adversity. The photographers of Agence France Presse have meticulously captured these pivotal moments, ensuring that the profound stories of bravery and adaptation during the pandemic are remembered. Organized into six chronological segments, the book showcases thematic elements, including sports, animals, and leisure, giving readers a holistic view of our shared experiences during this tumultuous time.
Edited by Marielle Eudes, Director of Photography at Agence France Presse, and featuring contributions from notable figures, The Year That Changed Our World is not just a record but an essential reflection on how we coped, connected, and emerged from an extraordinary global challenge. Perfect for history buffs and anyone seeking to understand the depth of our shared experience during the pandemic, this definitive visual history is a must-have addition to any book collection.
Shipping for this item is free, and you can expect delivery within 6 weeks after placing your order. Please note that once your order is confirmed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780500025062
Year: 2022
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 448
Description:
The Year That Changed Our World is the definitive, visual history of the Covid-19 Pandemic. With more than 400 photographs, this ambitious publication traces the arc of the Pandemic from China in early 2020 through to the vaccine breakthroughs of Spring 2021.
Behind the relentless nature of the daily news since the events on Wuhan in early 2020 first broke, and the sense of fear and trepidation that the rapidly developing events provoked, what have we seen of the real stories of the world during the Pandemic? What can be told of how we lived through the pandemic and of the resilience, resourcefulness and sense of purpose with which we coped and adapted to the challenges we faced? How can we make sense of what we went through?
The photographers of Agence France Presse are uniquely placed to be able to document the deeper, human stories of the Pandemic. Active in more than 150 countries, they have been able to capture all angles of the Covid-19 story. Organized into six chronological parts interleaved with thematic sections, including sport, animals and leisure, The Year That Changed Our World presents a comprehensive view, showing the extraordinary efforts to understand, control and cope with a previously unknown virus alongside the human stories of our lives at home: playing, caring, watching and sharing, both together and at a distance.
Edited by Marielle Eudes, Director of Photography at Agence France Presse, and with an introduction by Eudes and further texts, quotes and insights from a range of contributors and public figures, The Year That Changed Our World is the definitive visua
This compelling narrative goes beyond the headlines, uncovering the resilience, hope, and humanity we displayed in the face of adversity. The photographers of Agence France Presse have meticulously captured these pivotal moments, ensuring that the profound stories of bravery and adaptation during the pandemic are remembered. Organized into six chronological segments, the book showcases thematic elements, including sports, animals, and leisure, giving readers a holistic view of our shared experiences during this tumultuous time.
Edited by Marielle Eudes, Director of Photography at Agence France Presse, and featuring contributions from notable figures, The Year That Changed Our World is not just a record but an essential reflection on how we coped, connected, and emerged from an extraordinary global challenge. Perfect for history buffs and anyone seeking to understand the depth of our shared experience during the pandemic, this definitive visual history is a must-have addition to any book collection.
Shipping for this item is free, and you can expect delivery within 6 weeks after placing your order. Please note that once your order is confirmed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780500025062
Year: 2022
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 448
Description:
The Year That Changed Our World is the definitive, visual history of the Covid-19 Pandemic. With more than 400 photographs, this ambitious publication traces the arc of the Pandemic from China in early 2020 through to the vaccine breakthroughs of Spring 2021.
Behind the relentless nature of the daily news since the events on Wuhan in early 2020 first broke, and the sense of fear and trepidation that the rapidly developing events provoked, what have we seen of the real stories of the world during the Pandemic? What can be told of how we lived through the pandemic and of the resilience, resourcefulness and sense of purpose with which we coped and adapted to the challenges we faced? How can we make sense of what we went through?
The photographers of Agence France Presse are uniquely placed to be able to document the deeper, human stories of the Pandemic. Active in more than 150 countries, they have been able to capture all angles of the Covid-19 story. Organized into six chronological parts interleaved with thematic sections, including sport, animals and leisure, The Year That Changed Our World presents a comprehensive view, showing the extraordinary efforts to understand, control and cope with a previously unknown virus alongside the human stories of our lives at home: playing, caring, watching and sharing, both together and at a distance.
Edited by Marielle Eudes, Director of Photography at Agence France Presse, and with an introduction by Eudes and further texts, quotes and insights from a range of contributors and public figures, The Year That Changed Our World is the definitive visua