Product Description

On June 6, 1968, at the age of 42 and at the height of his popularity, Robert F. Kennedy was tragically assassinated. Presidential candidate, U.S. Senator, father - Kennedy was all of these things - and, to many Americans, he embodied the power of possibility and positive change during a period of social unrest, racial inequality and war. Renowned Life photographer Bill Eppridge followed and photographed Kennedy during his early campaign days up to his untimely death, and "A Time It Was" features dynamic images of the public Kennedy, as well as rare, intimate ones, many of which have never before been published. An essay by Pete Hamill places the events in historical context, while Eppridge shares his insider's perspective on Kennedy. Released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Kennedy's death, "A Time It Was" reveals why the memory and legacy of Kennedy and his dreams continue to be relevant today.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #53502 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

About the Author
Bill Eppridge is one of the most accomplished photojournalists of the 20th century and has captured some of the most significant moments in history. Over the last 35 years, his work has appeared in numerous publications, including National Geographic, Life and Sports Illustrated. Pete Hamill is a journalist, essayist and author of two collections of short stories and ten novels. John E. Frook is the former Los Angeles Bureau Chief for Life magazine.

Customer Reviews

A brief shining moment
A Time It Was: Bobby Kennedy in the Sixties

The pictures captured in this album are an invaluable insight into that all too brief period in history when RFK belatedly ran for the presidency. They range from a series of estatic moments at impromtu rallies to that apocalyptic tragic event at the Ambassador Hotel. What they portray is a tapestry of America in all its challenges and strengths, of a people desperate for a change of policy and of a young senator trying to re-establish that New Frontier. The images are powerful and do not fail to convey the atmosphere of those halcyon days.

Poignant photo memoir.
Eppridge is clearly a fan of RFK and this book, which contains many unique photographs, is his tribute to the man. However, you can't forget that Eppridge is a consummate professional as he discreetly photographs the aftermath of Kennedy's shooting, capturing some iconic '60's American images in the process. Being a good journalist, he was similarly determined to follow Kennedy to the Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles and his photographs there capture the mood of anguish and loss of hope as Kennedy fought for his life. The flip side to the tragedy in Los Angeles is that the book contains many upbeat, candid photos of Kennedy enjoying himself on the campaign trail with his aides, family and dog, the infamous Freckles, who hogs many a shot.

Heartbreaking reminder of what we lost
A brilliant yet tragic reminder for those of us who were around then of what we could have had - and what we lost - when Robert Kennedy was murdered.