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Philip B. Kunhardt (1928–2006)

Author of Lincoln: An Illustrated Biography

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A poet and his camera (1968) — Introduction, some editions — 34 copies

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Other names
Kunhardt, Philip Bradish, Jr.
Birthdate
1928-02-05
Date of death
2006-03-21
Gender
male
Nationality
USA
Birthplace
New York, New York, USA
Place of death
Chappaqua, New York, USA
Places of residence
Morristown, New Jersey, USA
Hancock, Maine, USA
New York, New York, USA
Chappaqua, New York, USA
Education
Princeton University
Groton School
Occupations
reporter
editor
filmmaker
Relationships
Kunhardt, Dorothy M. (mother)
Kunhardt, Philip B., III (son)
Kunhardt, Peter W. (son)
Kunhardt, Edith (sister)
Organizations
Life magazine
People magazine
Short biography
Philip B. Kunhardt, Jr. was a documentary film writer and producer who was a reporter and then managing editor at "Life" magazine. He has two sons, Philip B. Kunhardt, III and Peter W. Kunhardt who are documentary film writers, directors and producers.

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The Joy of Life by Emile Zola in Author Theme Reads (May 2013)

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I have read many books on Lincoln and the Civil War. This book is among the most accurate and complete among them all. The photos are marvelous, and the narrative provides a full understanding of the man and his marvelous work to save the union and restructure the political and social fabric of the country. We remember that Lincoln was a constitutionalist but also a visionary on the changes in the polity that had to occur before the original dream of the authors of the Declaration of Independence could be realized.… (more)
 
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stevesmits | 3 other reviews | Mar 22, 2024 |
Delightful look back at history of humour from Life maga
 
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Karen74Leigh | 4 other reviews | Aug 24, 2022 |
Read while on the Miller Farm in southern Illinois. Interesting, nice pics, good background info about Lincoln I did not know.
 
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untraveller | 3 other reviews | Apr 1, 2018 |
fun! an interesting picture of the 50s. i'm sure kids would love it. the pictures would be great for writing assignments
 
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mahallett | 4 other reviews | Jul 8, 2013 |

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