To commemorate the impending 40th birthday of the Summer of Love (San Francisco, 1969) we picked up "The Sixties"- a book of magical photographs from Robert Altman which truly capture the essence of the time.
The talented Mr Altman gets us very close to feeling in it with this photo/audio essay for the Guardian accompanying some of the many memorable photos from the book.
"The overriding spirit of the book is one of youthful energy and exuberance. From unashamedly naked young lovers kissing on college campuses, to protesting hippies and crowds of people, arms uplifted swaying to the music of Joan Baez and Bob Dylan - these moments, observed by former Rolling Stone magazine photographer Robert Altman, radiate optimism."- Royal Photographic Society Journal Review
Collectors prints of the photos are available as well, and well worth the investment.
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