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Further Review: The Stories Behind the History You Thought You Knew

Hardcover book, 208 pages

Rated 5.0 out of 5, 11 reviews
$31.45 Regular price $44.95
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About the book

Rediscover history through a unique lens in this limited-edition coffee-table book

Further Review: The Stories Behind the History You Thought You Knew

Uncover history's hidden gems with "Further Review: The Stories Behind the History You Thought You Knew." This stunning, 208-page hardcover book showcases Charles Apple's nationally distributed infographics, transforming historical narratives into visually captivating, bite-sized revelations. Apple's 40-year journalistic expertise brings fresh perspectives to events you thought you knew, debunking myths and uncovering surprising truths. From science to pop culture, each page is a masterpiece of information design, making complex topics accessible and entertaining. 

Perfect for history buffs, visual learners and the endlessly curious, this coffee-table book offers a unique journey through time. Order today!

About the Author: Charles Apple has spent more 40 years working as an award-winning reporter, designer, graphic artist and editor at newspapers across the country including the News & Observer of Raleigh, North Carolina, the Chicago Tribune, the Des Moines Register, the Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, Virginia, the Orange County Register and the Houston Chronicle. He’s served as a consultant and instructor to groups of journalists around the world, including in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, England and the Philippines. Since 2019, Apple has built full-page infographic-heavy stories for The Spokesman-Review of Spokane, Washington. His “Further Review” pages cover history, science, politics and pop culture and run four days a week. Those pages are distributed to newspapers around the country. Apple lives with his wife, daughter and extensive home reference library in Lilburn, Georgia, in the northeast suburbs of Atlanta. In his spare time, he ... well, to be honest, he researches material for his pages. 

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The book

A limited-edition coffee-table book

Format
Hardcover, limited edition
Pages
208
Size
11.375 × 9.75 in
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Fine-art ink on heavy art paper
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North America
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Now, direct from the publisher
Publisher
Pediment Publishing
ISBN
9781638461289
Made to be kept

Built like something you’ll hand down

A 120-point case board, thicker than most hardcovers. Fine-art ink for a wide tonal range in every photograph. Heavy art paper meant to last for generations, and binding that never lets a page go. Printed entirely in North America, and checked before it ships.

We are Pediment Publishing, an independent publisher of premium books and wall art. We have been wowing millions of customers for more than 25 years, and we are rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.

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Kathy M. (Louisville, Kentucky)

Great.

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Nikki A. (Spokane, Washington)
Excellent Table Book

Very interesting book that is not only a great history book, it is very fun and entertaining the way it is presented. Three great Christmas presents!

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Zack A. (Germantown, Tennessee)
Essential journalism design

This book showcases Charles Apple's excellent design skills that merge infographics with important cultural storytelling. Essential for journalists, and especially anyone attempting to teach effective journalistic design and layout.

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Bailey H.
Love this book !

Illustrations are eye catching and informative . Charles Apple does a great job of summarizing historic events into 2 page spreads. Love this book !!

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phil l. (Franklin, Tennessee)

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Keith S. (Spokane, Washington)
Further Review

The book is better than I expected. Great quality photos and information. Really enjoy reading this book.

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Steven S. (Anderson, South Carolina)
Further Review

Great collection of interesting stories over many years, well done Charles! Excellent addition to our collection!

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Tonia A.C. (New York, New York)

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