The Color of Time spans more than one hundred years of world history—from the reign of Queen Victoria and the American Civil War to the Cuban Missile Crisis and the beginning of the Space Age. It charts the rise and fall of empires, the achievements of science, industrial developments, the arts, the tragedies of war, the politics of peace, and the lives of men and women who made history.
This illustrated narrative is a collaboration between a gifted Brazilian artist and a New York Times bestselling British historian. Marina Amaral has created two hundred stunning images, using rare photographs as the basis for her full-color digital renditions. Dan Jones has written a narrative that anchors each image in its context and weaves them into a vivid account of the world that we live in today.
A fusion of amazing pictures and well-chosen words, The Color of Time offers a unique—and often beautiful—perspective on the past.
Reviews (32)
History in a whole new light
First of all, the work Marina Amaral puts into these historic photos is phenomenal. Dan Jones' historical text even further brings them to life. This United States edition isn't quite as regal and substantial as the original UK edition--side by side, the UK edition is a bit heftier (the UK pages are much thicker). I do love the dust jacket image of the Wright Brothers. I cannot recommend this book enough.
Gorgeous, painstakingly colorized photos and fascinating history
This is an incredibly beautiful book, with interesting history and gorgeous photos. Highly recommend! The accompanying photo is an example of Marina Amaral's stunning colorization of historic photos, this one of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 1897.
Amazing photos and lively text bring history alive.
Enlightening and enjoyable portal to the past. The photos are stunning, the color feels natural and brings the past alive. I saw a few of the photos and that inspired me to buy the book. The real bonus was the lively and informative text with each photo. Really gave context and together with the photos tell stories of our world. Reading this in a wonderful experience, that's you to different times and places.
Best Table Top Book
This book is incredible. I follow the author and recolor artist on twitter which is how I found the book. I bought one copy for myself and have gifted two other copies. Stunning work that makes history jump off the pages.
Breathtaking colors of classic black and white photographs
I love this book so much! Viewing these iconic pictures in color add to the reality of the subjects, especially the one with the woman from the Great Depression. Whenever I have guests to my home, I typically share this book with them and they inevitably sit and read it for at least 15 minutes! I plan on buying another copy as a gift for a friend who is a avid history lover.
Absolutely the best
This is absolutely my favorite book of all time. It's historical and artistic wrapped in to one. The colorization of so many of the people really made me feel like I was there, in that era, when before it all felt so distant. I have also bought this book to give as gifts, because I want others to experience the same. Do not pass up the opportunity.
Beautiful book filled with exquisite pictures
Incredibly detailed colourisation and full of information! Beautiful book! I highly recommend this book as a gift or as a treat for yourself. It really does bring history to life in living colour!!!
Historical photos minus the drab
Beautiful colorized vintage photos
fascinating pictures
wonderful to see in color photos only available in black and white before. Makes historical events and people more lifelike. the coloring is subtle not like Kodachrome
Nice book
The addition of color to these old photos really brings them to life. I love old photos and am enjoying this book.
History in a whole new light
First of all, the work Marina Amaral puts into these historic photos is phenomenal. Dan Jones' historical text even further brings them to life. This United States edition isn't quite as regal and substantial as the original UK edition--side by side, the UK edition is a bit heftier (the UK pages are much thicker). I do love the dust jacket image of the Wright Brothers. I cannot recommend this book enough.
Gorgeous, painstakingly colorized photos and fascinating history
This is an incredibly beautiful book, with interesting history and gorgeous photos. Highly recommend! The accompanying photo is an example of Marina Amaral's stunning colorization of historic photos, this one of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 1897.
Amazing photos and lively text bring history alive.
Enlightening and enjoyable portal to the past. The photos are stunning, the color feels natural and brings the past alive. I saw a few of the photos and that inspired me to buy the book. The real bonus was the lively and informative text with each photo. Really gave context and together with the photos tell stories of our world. Reading this in a wonderful experience, that's you to different times and places.
Best Table Top Book
This book is incredible. I follow the author and recolor artist on twitter which is how I found the book. I bought one copy for myself and have gifted two other copies. Stunning work that makes history jump off the pages.
Breathtaking colors of classic black and white photographs
I love this book so much! Viewing these iconic pictures in color add to the reality of the subjects, especially the one with the woman from the Great Depression. Whenever I have guests to my home, I typically share this book with them and they inevitably sit and read it for at least 15 minutes! I plan on buying another copy as a gift for a friend who is a avid history lover.
Absolutely the best
This is absolutely my favorite book of all time. It's historical and artistic wrapped in to one. The colorization of so many of the people really made me feel like I was there, in that era, when before it all felt so distant. I have also bought this book to give as gifts, because I want others to experience the same. Do not pass up the opportunity.
Beautiful book filled with exquisite pictures
Incredibly detailed colourisation and full of information! Beautiful book! I highly recommend this book as a gift or as a treat for yourself. It really does bring history to life in living colour!!!
Historical photos minus the drab
Beautiful colorized vintage photos
fascinating pictures
wonderful to see in color photos only available in black and white before. Makes historical events and people more lifelike. the coloring is subtle not like Kodachrome
Nice book
The addition of color to these old photos really brings them to life. I love old photos and am enjoying this book.
Beautiful
Beautiful book. My husband loves it.
Worth buying
I bought it mainly because the subject matter was very novel and interesting.
Beautiful!
This book was a perfect gift for my history-loving husband! The pictures are so beautiful, and there's a brief description of the historical figure/event.
An astounding book
do you love history? like learning new things? appreciate how color brings new life to the past? Get this book - cannot say enough - a hugely important work!
Worth every penny and every minute spent.
I heard the author talking about this book on a podcast. It sounded amazing, so I took a chance and ordered it. I’ve been entranced with, not only the pictures (which are brilliantly chosen and colored) but the writing. Here’s a history that brings our world alive. I’m buying this for friends.
Amazing!
Cannot put this down, it's absolutely fascinating!
Beautifully colored historic photos.
It's really a great book. The pictures are amazing. I keep it on my coffee table as it's nice for my family or even guests to flip through. I've already finished going through it and still find myself picking it up to flip through.
I love it!
Wonderful, beautiful book!
You must read it
I loved "The Color of Time". It took 3 weeks to arrive in Brazil and the book is fantastic. I highly recommend it!
Great Book!
Great book!
Perfect gift for Dad!
My Dad loved this book and has not stopped raving about it since he opened to the first page!
great history book
wonderful picture with a brief read, usually tied to the next picture...very entertainimg
