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1989

The Year in Pictures
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1989 captures a pivotal year through a powerful montage of photographs, documenting epoch-making moments worldwide. The book highlights historic events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall, Tiananmen Square protests, the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, and the Exxon Valdez disaster. It also celebrates cultural milestones like Madonna and George Michael's rise, and the release of iconic films including Batman, Dead Poet's Society, and When Harry Met Sally. Sports fans will appreciate coverage of Milan football team's triumphs led by Ruud Gullitt and Van Basten.
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Format: Hardback
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This book will appeal to readers interested in history, photography, and the cultural landscape of the late 20th century, especially those fascinated by 1989's historic and social transformations.

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1989 was an epoch-making year. This title records the fall of the BerlinWall, Tiananmen Square, the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia and the Exxon Valdez disaster; in the world of entertainment, the success of Madonna and George Michael; and the release of the films "Batman", "Dead Poets Society" and "When Harry Met Sally".

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1989 is one of two books published this season by Contrasto that presents a montage of photographs from a specific year. The power of these photographs calls to mind the year's principal birthdays and highlights its key players.

1989 was an epoch-making year; among the extraordinary events that this book records are the fall of the Berlin Wall, Tiananmen Square, the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, and the Exxon Valdez disaster.

In the world of entertainment, the success of Madonna and George Michael is captured, as well as the release of the films Batman, Dead Poet's Society, and When Harry Met Sally.

In sports, the triumph of Ruud Gullitt's and Van Basten's Milan football team is also celebrated.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788869651960

Publisher: Contrasto

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 May 2009

Country: Italy

Imprint: Contrasto

Illustration: Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 192

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