Chicago U. S. A.: A Quality Pictorial of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow SYNOPSIS
If you've never seen Chicago, or even if you'd just like to revisit its
breathtaking skyline and cityscapes, there is one definitive book that can
take you there. Chicago USA -- Millennium Edition is an exhilarating
pictorial tome that will lead you on a page-turning tour in pictures of the
city that is second to none.
Featuring more than 150 signature images of Chicago -- including dozens of full-color scenes and vistas captured by renowned photographer David J. Maenza, as well as many classic historic black-and-white Chicago shots that
span back to the late 1800s -- Chicago USA reads like a dazzling visual
itinerary. Each picture is accentuated by narrated captions thoughtfully
composed by Chicago author Jay Flynn, who speaks eloquently about the rich
heritage of Chicago, its unforgettable architectural wonders, and its
illustrious citizens. Also peppered throughout the book are unforgettable
quotes by unforgettable Chicagoans, including Michael Jordan, Harry Caray,
Carl Sandburg, Wally Phillips, Sammy Sosa, Bill Kurtis, Ramsey Lewis, and
Norman Ross, as well as comments from people across the world.
It's all here, anything and everything Chicago, epitomized in timeless
pictures for you to enjoy again and again -- the Magnificent Mile, the
Water Tower, Wrigley Field, the view from America's tallest building, the
lakefront skyline, the Art Institute, the Loop, the vast array of colorful
neighborhoods, and so much more.
ACCREDITATION
In his 40 years as a professional photographer, David J. Maenza has amassed
a collection of 80,000 stock shots that capture the soul of Chicago and
countless other cities in 239 different countries. Born and raised in
Chicago, Maenza's world-famous pictures have appeared in everything from
greeting cards and calendars to advertisements and magazines, including
Playboy.
Writer Jay Flynn, a native Chicagoan, has written numerous books about the Windy City, including Sears Tower - Sentinel of Chicago USA, and How to Enjoy Chicago. He has also penned several articles on European cities,
astronomy, and science.
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