Obama: An Intimate Portrait

Name: Obama: An Intimate Portrait
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781846149641
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The Historic Presidency in Photographs

By Pete Souza

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Obama: An Intimate Portrait by Pete Souza offers a visual journey through Barack Obama’s presidency, featuring photographs that capture both significant moments and behind-the-scenes glimpses. As the official White House photographer, Souza's lens provides personal and historical insights into Obama’s eight years in office, highlighting the human side of his leadership. It's a compelling collection filled with memorable images that chronicle the life and work of the 44th president.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate insightful, behind-the-scenes photography and intimate stories offering a humanising glimpse into the life and presidency of Barack Obama. Through the lens of Pete Souza, you'll experience significant moments of history while gaining perspective on the personal and professional sides of one of the world's most influential leaders.

Obama: An Intimate Portrait

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Obama: An Intimate Portrait presents 300 iconic, behind-the-scenes photographs, many never before seen, from the Official White House Photographer during the Obama presidency.

As Chief Official White House Photographer, Pete Souza travelled with the president to document each meeting, trip, and encounter for historical record. His moving, candid images were shared widely on social media throughout President Obama's eight-year tenure.

This book contains a carefully curated selection of images that capture the spirit of a historic era.

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Obama: An Intimate Portrait by Pete Souza is praised for its vivid and human portrayal of the presidency, capturing crucial and often humorous moments. Critics note that the book brings to life the energy of the young President and his family while providing rare, behind-the-scenes glimpses, offering a compelling narrative through images that words might not fully capture.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846149641

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Allen Lane

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 262.0mm

Height: 312.0mm

Weight: 2570g

Pages: 352

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Penguin Books Pete Souza Political Biographies

About the Author

Pete Souza was the Official Chief White House Photographer for President Obama and the Director of the White House Photo Office. Previously Souza was an Assistant Professor of Photojournalism at Ohio University, the national photographer for the Chicago Tribune, a freelancer for National Geographic, and an Official White House Photographer for President Reagan. His books include the New York Times bestseller The Rise of Barack Obama, which documents the president's meteoric ascent from his first day in the U.S. Senate through the 2008 Pennsylvania presidential primary. Souza is currently a freelance photographer based in Washington, D.C.