Blimps, burlesque and brass bands: a century of America in pictures
A new Taschen book draws on 700 images from the National Geographic archives to trace a century of dramatic change across the United States.
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A new book from the publisher Taschen compiles 700 images drawn from the National Geographic archives, charting a dramatic century of change across the United States, according to the Guardian.
The collection spans decades of American life captured by National Geographic photographers, offering a visual record of the country's shifting culture, technology and everyday scenes, from airships and brass bands to burlesque performances, as reflected in the gallery's title.
A visual archive spanning generations
Compilations of this kind draw on National Geographic's extensive photographic archive, which has documented American life since the magazine's founding, giving readers a long view of how the country's landscapes, fashions and public rituals have evolved.
The Guardian's gallery presents a selection of these images, though full details of the book's publication date, price and complete contents were not specified in the available report.
Sources
- Blimps, burlesque and brass bands: America takes flight – in pictures — The Guardian — Culture
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