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LIFE Anne Frank: Her Life and Her Legacy
by Bill Clinton The Editors of LifeIn 1942, a young girl named Anne Frank was given a diary as a 13th birthday present. In it, she recorded her thoughts and experiences as her family-German Jews living in Amsterdam-went into hiding to attempt to escape the Nazi regime. They were finally found out and did not survive to the end of the war, but the subsequent publication of Anne's moving, mature and often beautiful diary made her into one of the most significant chroniclers of the Holocaust. The diary has been translated into 70 languages, with 25 million copies sold, and the lessons of Anne Frank's life continue to be learned anew every day.Includes:How Adolf Hitler came to power-and how the Frank family realized they would have to go into hidingThe experiences that convinced Anne Frank she was meant to be a writerWhat happened to Anne and her family after they were discoveredThe world's response to the publication of Anne's diary in 1947 and the impact it has had in the seven decades sincePlus: An introduction by President Bill Clinton
LIFE Audrey: 25 Years Later
by The Editors of LIFETwenty-five years after her untimely passing, Audrey Hepburn remains one of Hollywood's most enduring icons of style, grace, and beauty. Remember her with this stunning tribute featuring images by Hepburn's close friend Bob Willoughby, a renowned photojournalist for Life magazine and many other publications.
LIFE Bob Dylan
by The Editors of LifeOn the occasion of Bob Dylan becoming the first songwriter to be awarded the Nobel Prize in literature, LIFE presents this updated classic edition of Dylan's illustrious and transformative life. With beautiful and rarely seen photographs and with a deeply engaging narrative the book takes readers from the icon's early days in Minnesota to his emergence onto the New York City folk-rock screen to his rise to the world's most influential singer and poet. There is only one Bob Dylan and through this chronicling of his relationships, his controversial public stances and those unforgettable songs, Dylan comes to life. PLUS: An exclusive appraisal of Dylan's place in the Nobel Prize pantheon.
LIFE Bob Dylan: Forever Young
by Editors of LifeBobby Zimmerman pilgrimaged to New York City's Greenwich Village just over a half century ago, seeking to visit his muse Woody Guthrie in the hospital and to launch a music career. He did both, and his first, eponymous album was released precisely 50 years ago. The rest is legend: Dylan the folk hero, Dylan going electric, Dylan and the Band, Dylan and the American ethos. Today, he stands as an always-touring icon. A national institution. It's time to celebrate the remarkable life of Bobby Zimmerman of Hibbing, Minnesota. A life in pictures, including shots from those who know him intimately, and knew him in the reclusive years in Woodstock, like Eliot Landy and Bob Cato . LIFE's original coverage of Dylan, Joan Baez and the downtown scene of the early 1960s . Excerpts from Dylan interviews through the years that make the story come alive, and get to the heart of this enigmatic man.
LIFE Bond. James Bond: Commemorating Roger Moore 1927-2017
by The Editors of LifeNo name is more synonymous with suave sophistication and danger than James Bond. And no actor filled the spy's black calf oxfords more often-or with quite the eyebrow-up charm-than the late Roger Moore. Witty and stylish, Moore, who died in May 2017, embodied the spirit of Ian Fleming's globe-trotting secret agent in Live and Let Die, The Spy Who Loved Me, and five other 007 classics.In LIFE Bond. James Bond we pay tribute to this iconic star and all of the agents who came before and after him-the seminal Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig. A special section on the history of the Bond franchise provides rare photographs from on the set and off and yields inside intelligence on each film's behind-the-scenes politics, business deals, and casting calls. Plus: an essay by TIME's acclaimed film and culture critic Richard Corliss examines how Bond reflects and influences the world at large.No matter who your favorite 007 is or which 007 film you like the best, LIFE Bond. James Bond delivers.
LIFE Diana: A Princess Remembered
by The Editors of LifeA Princess RememberedEmbrace the lasting legacy of Princess Diana with this keepsake Special Edition, filled with insightful writing and gorgeous photography from the LIFE archives. At her storybook royal wedding in 1981-"The Wedding of the Century"-Diana Spencer seemed the perfect match for Prince Charles, the dashing heir to the British throne. Though their story did not end happily ever after, Diana's talent for truly connecting with people changed the monarchy forever, and her commitment to helping the underprivileged continues to inspire us today. From Prince William and Kate Middleton, to Prince Harry, and even Queen Elizabeth II, England's royal family shows the influence of Diana's bold and brave choices. LIFE Diana offers a touching remembrance of "The People's Princess," 20 years after her tragic death.
LIFE First Ladies: Portraits of Grace and Leadership
by The Editors of LIFEAmericans have always been fascinated with the women who have held the title First Lady. But just who were these people, behind their official portraits? Did you know that one won an Emmy and another held regular radio addresses? LIFE takes a close look at all of these women and their legacy in a volume that's guaranteed to delight and surprise. Highlights includeFirsts, such as the first First Lady to wear pants publicly and the first to drive a carHow Dolley Madison set the stageUnanswered questions: Did one First Lady poison her husband? Did another serve as unofficial commander in chief?Presidential spouses around the world and how their roles differ from the U.S. First LadyEleanor Roosevelt's achievements are well-known, but others quietly accomplished great things in politics
LIFE First Ladies: Remembering Barbara Bush, 1925 - 2018
by The Editors of LIFEAmericans have always been fascinated with the women who have held the title First Lady. But just who were these people, behind their official portraits? Did you know that one won an Emmy and another held regular radio addresses? LIFE takes a close look at all of these women and their legacy in a volume that's guaranteed to delight and surprise. Highlights include:Firsts, such as the first First Lady to wear pants publicly and the first to drive a carHow Dolley Madison set the stageUnanswered questions: Did one First Lady poison her husband? Did another serve as unofficial commander in chief?Presidential spouses around the world and how their roles differ from the U.S. First LadyEleanor Roosevelt's achievements are well-known, but others quietly accomplished great things in politics
LIFE Fleetwood Mac: 40 Years Later: John, Christine, Stevie, Mick and Lindsey - Together Again
by The Editors of LifeLIFE Magazine presents a tribute to Fleetwood Mac.
LIFE Gene Wilder, 1933-2016: The Man Who Was Willy Wonka and So Much More
by The Editors of LIFEIn a tribute to Gene Wilder, the movies' first Willy Wonka, LIFE presents a lavishly illustrated commemorative edition. This special issue highlights Wilder's indelible, career-defining roles and traces his life from his childhood in Milwaukee through his marriage to and loss of Saturday Night Live star Gilda Radner and beyond:Behind the scenes at Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, and why Wonka remains such an enduring film for childrenInside Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, and The Producers and Wilder's partnership with director Mel BrooksHow Wilder and Richard Pryor created comedic gold on screenGilda Radner, Wilder's beloved late wife, in her own words
LIFE Gone Too Soon: The 27 Club - Rock Icons Who Died Too Soon
by The Editors of LifeThe story of the 27 club is a one of brilliance: precious, fragile, and amazing to behold. Six musical artists who all happened to die at the same early age-27-did more than perform memorable songs: They expressed ideas and emotions that were shared by enthralled followers from their generations and beyond. The stories of these luminous artist lead to tragic ends. But the lives they led were transformative-to music, to culture, and to countless lives.In Gone Too Soon: The 27 Club, LIFE pulls you into the brief and explosive lives of musicians Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, and Amy Winehouse through photographs and interviews. Read how Hendrix uniquely mashed together blues and rock into a paisley-patterned kaleidoscope of sound, look at images of Cobain's infamous MTV Unplugged special and much more. The legacy of these artists still lives and breathes onstage, embodied by musicians who looked to these icons for inspiration.
LIFE Heroes of World War II: Men and Women Who Put Their Lives on the Line
by The Editors of LifeA moneygrubbing Nazi who spent his fortune saving Jews, a Bon Marche perfume seller who became a British spy, a Polish priest who gave his life so that another man could live. These are just a few of the ordinary people who became extraordinary heroes - on and off the battlefields of World War II.
LIFE Hidden Hollywood: Rare Images of a Golden Age
by The Editors of LIFERevisit an era when intimacy between celebrities and journalists was revealing and genuine. In this all-new special edition from LIFE, Hidden Hollywood: Rare Images of a Golden Age, you will gain access to the world of classic Hollywood luminaries in various settings including "Before They Were Famous," "Behind the Scenes," "At Home Alone" and more.Gain access to the world of classic Hollywood luminaries including Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Jack Nicholson and so many more when they were on set, in their homes, amidst their love affairs and with their families and friends. With essays that enhance the stunning photography to lend them both a sense of time and place and anecdotes revealing little-known facts about some of the most enduring stars of our time, Hidden Hollywood makes for compulsive reading and viewing of an age where reality TV did not exist.
LIFE James Dean: A Rebel's Life in Pictures
by The Editors of LifeLIFE Magazine memorializes actor James Dean.
LIFE John F. Kennedy: The Legacy
by The Editors of LIFECommemorating the centennial of JFK's birth on May 29, 2017, LIFE presents John F. Kennedy: The Legacy, a 100-Year Commemorative Edition. Featuring both rarely seen archival photographs and classic images, the book reflects the lasting influence of the president who helped avert nuclear holocaust, advanced the cause of civil rights, and put America on the moon. Not least, it offers an intimate glimpse of the man-father, husband and son-who was cut down in his prime but whose "one brief shining moment" left a powerful and enduring impression.
LIFE Martin Luther King Jr.
by John Lewis Charles Johnson The Editors of LIFEFifty years after his death, the principles and vision of Martin Luther King Jr. continue to be a guiding light for many leaders and many Americans. In a life cut far too short-he was assassinated at age 39-King left a legacy through his remarkable dedication to nonviolent protest, his clear righteousness and his powerful words.
LIFE Mary Poppins Returns
by The Editors of LIFEThe editors of LIFE Magazine present Mary Poppins Returns.
LIFE Michelle Obama
by The Editors of LIFEThe Editors of LIFE Magazine present LIFE Michelle Obama.
LIFE Moses: How His Teachings Shaped the World
by The Editors of LIFEMoses-the man, the myth, and the mysteryAs a story of hope and liberation, the Exodus has influenced people and religions all over the world-including our American forefathers. But who was the prophet of the Israelites who led God's chosen people from slavery to freedom? Discover in this new Special Edition, LIFE Moses: How His Teachings Shaped the World. What of the many miracles that were attributed to him? Did they actually occur, and if so, how? Were they freak occurrences of nature or God's divine intervention? Moses addresses all of these question and more. Filled with distinctive art from throughout history and glowing photographs of the many sites as they are today, Moses examines his journey and the Exodus through the eyes of the editors of LIFE. In the tradition of Walking the Bible, LIFE Moses combines the latest archaeological research with words of scripture to provide you with a nuanced portrait of that time. Discover the man, the myth, the mystery-and an inspiration-in Moses.
