Jack Kennedy: The Illustrated Life of a President

Author(s): Chuck Wills

Biography Memoir

Until his brilliant life was tragically cut short, John F. Kennedy commanded the world's attention - today, his legacy is still very much alive. This stunning visual biography opens the door to his rich personal story by collecting rare memorabilia, including doodles, diary entries, and drafts of major addresses. Hundreds of photographs and a compelling narrative by presidential scholar Chuck Wills uncover the remarkable story of an intensely private man, from his rivalry with his older brother and his persistent courtship of Jackie to the inner workings of a historical presidency. This gorgeous volume brings together for the first time interactive pieces of ephemera and an audio CD featuring some of Kennedy's most famous speeches. An intimate look at one of the most revered figures in world history, this book captures Jack Kennedy like never before.

General Information

  • : 9780811868983
  • : Chronicle Books
  • : Chronicle Books
  • : Contains Hardback and CD-Audio
  • : 1.486
  • : 01 November 2009
  • : United States
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Chuck Wills
  • : Hardback
  • : 11-Sep
  • : 973.922092
  • : 176
  • : 180 full colour photos

More About The Product

Chuck Wills has worked as a writer and editor for more than twenty years, serving as an editorial director for DK Publishing, and international and co-editions editor for Rodale Books International. He is the author of America's Presidents: Facts, Photos, and Memorabilia from the Nation's Chief Executives (Thomas Nelson, 2007), and Lincoln: The Presidential Archives (DK Publishing, 2007), Destination America (DK Publishing, 2007).