"Obama's Intimate Biography: A Comprehensive Look by Pete Souza"
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Pete Souza, a renowned former journalist and photojournalist, has released a comprehensive photo album documenting Barack Obama's U.S. presidency. The German edition of this spectacular book, titled "A Spectacular Photo Album", will be published by Hoffmann und Campe in March.
Souza served as the official White House photographer during Obama's tenure, and the book presents a collection of his captivating images that span Obama's presidency from start to finish. The photo album offers a unique glimpse into the Obama era, providing insights that are hard to come by as an outsider.
The book is divided into 352 large-format pages, largely in a chronological order, and features both familiar photos from previous reporting and previously unseen images of Obama behind the scenes. Souza has skillfully managed to let his images speak for themselves, supplementing them with a little explanatory and contextualizing text.
The photo album contains images of intimate conversations within the Obama family, as well as a mix of emotional and contrasting images. For instance, one might find a photo of Obama visiting a wounded soldier, followed by a subsequent image of that same soldier unscathed. The book also showcases Obama's ability to build special relationships, featuring photos of him with various individuals.
Souza's skill in political communication is demonstrated by his ability to photograph politicians without glorifying them. He accompanied Obama on various activities and trips during his tenure, capturing both serious and lighthearted moments. The book contrasts serious images with images of happiness, showcasing Obama interacting with moved, sad, and happy people.
The American version of the photo album is available in Germany in a British reprint. Each double page of the photo album tells a story, leaving a deep impression that something significant has been lost with the end of the Obama era. The book is available for purchase, offering readers a unique and captivating journey through Obama's presidency.
