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 enlarge | Author: Ashley Gilbertson
Creator: Dexter Filkins
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 104774
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 260
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 8.6 x 1
ISBN: 0226293254
Dewey Decimal Number: 956.70443
EAN: 9780226293257
ASIN: 0226293254
Publication Date: November 1, 2007
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An impressive body of work December 3, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
"Whiskey Tango Foxtrot: A Photographer's Chronicle Of The Iraq War" is a compilation of photojournalist Ashley Gilbertson's photographic record of the occupation of Iraq with special emphasis on the battle of Falluja in 2004. Providing the reader with a photographic album chronicling America's early battles in Iraq, the initial occupation of Baghdad, the insurgency that subsequently erupted, Falluja, and the first national elections following the fall of Saddam, "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" provides captioned snapshots of conflict, celebration, grief, and other iconic moments. As a war-time photo documented history of special interest to anyone interested in America's involvement in the Iraq war, "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" is an impressive body of work and a recommended addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library Photography collections.
Snapgirl November 14, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is one of the most beautiful photography books I've seen -- the work is fantastic and the design of the lay-out makes it even more engaging. The writing is also extremely well done and fleshes out the story to make the book even more moving. Excellent work.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot November 12, 2007
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I received my order quickly and in good shape. This book is very well done. My son was in Fallujah in '04 and there are actually pictures of him in the book. It was important for my family and I to be able to see where he was and put together the stories that he told us of his experience. It has also been helpful for him in that he can share with us more completely.
War like it is. November 10, 2007
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
Mr. Gilbertson is a talented photohrapher. His shots are well composed and very artistic while natural. His work reminds me of Robert Capa. His images are raw and tell the truth of what war in Iraq is like. From someone who was there and saw the war up close and graphically as seen in this fine book (I was a Marine combat photojournalist from 2002-2006 and served in Iraq from 2004-2005) I can only strongly recommend getting your hands on this book if you have any desire to view a glimpse of the REAL war, not the distilled media nonsense found on CNN or most major networks. A close friend of mine, and fellow Marine camera hound, Joel Chaverri served alongside Gilbertson in Fallujah in November 2004 (Chaverri also has some strong images of his own). They both experienced intense street combat and Gilbertson's photos are an important contribution to the photographic history of Operation Iraqi Freedom. This book was also a fine pill of catharsis as it brought back my own repressed memories from Ramadi, Hit, Al Qaim, and Ar Rutbah. My highest recommendation, buy it and you will be better for it.
The Truth November 2, 2007
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
It certainly does not portray the lighter side but rather gives a gritty look and the real stories, real tragedy, and real life of this war. This book is not for people who can't handle the truth.
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