"Portraits of an Icon is both beautiful and deeply moving. You have truly captured the spirit of Vimy." Vice Admiral (ret'd) Larry Murray Grand President, The Royal Canadian Legion
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"This engaging 76 page beautifully written and illustrated book, includes stunning black & white images by Blair Ketcheson of the iconic Canadian National Vimy Memorial and rare historic images that capture this important story from concept to construction, right up to present time.
A must-read for all ages in honour and memory of Canadian brilliance and youth who sacrificed their lives for enduring peace for all."
Frances Litman, co-producer of Beyond Vimy and founder of CreativelyUnited.org
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"Portraits of an Icon" has been published by Nexus Editions and is now available to order.
This first edition features text in English and archival photographs describing and illustrating the conception, design and construction, and the 1936 unveiling of the Vimy Memorial. Also included is the principal collection of original images of the monument and site made by Blair Ketcheson on commission after the restoration was completed.
Softcover . . 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" . . 76 pages . . $30 (+ $5 shipping within Canada)
To purchase a copy, please click here.
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