LIFE 70 Years of Extraordinary Photography: The Platinum Anniversary Collection

For seven decades, "Life" has been thrilling the world with its unrivalled presentation of the very best photography to be found. Here, the editors have assembled the creme de la creme from the magazine's vast collection of images. Because "Life" has always dealt with matters of every sort, the entire spectrum of society is represented in these pages. One after another, there are unforgettable photos from Hollywood's greatest stars, from the wonders of small-town America, from the terrible wars, as well as from the zestful years of childhood. "Life" has always represented the apex in photojournalism and its roster of great photographers is unequalled.