Robert Pledge

The collection of photos in this book is astonishing. Included are photos taken just minutes after the attack began. They chronicle the events as they unfolded, as the first plane hit the tower, then its collapse, then the collapse of the second tower. Most poignant are the faces of the first responders and the stunned people who witnessed the destruction. Even after seeing the photos of the devastation, it’s still hard to comprehend it. The book then goes on to show the towers in all show more their glory at various times and from various angles. Also in the book are quotes from Toni Morrison, well-known author and Minoru Yamasaki, chief architect for the World Trade Center. Many world-renowned photographers contributed to this amazing pictorial account. Edited by Robert Pledge, this book is one you will read, then immediately read again. show less