"Many Americans have made the pilgrimage back to Vietnam. I dare say none has witnessed all that Mark Zannoni has seen and brought back to us in this book. And none has put it better into the framework of demonstrating and illustrating, in picture after picture, day-to-day life under Vietnam’s economic change of course…Mark Zannoni has done us a great service by bringing us the Vietnam of 2010, and presaging an evolution to today, a Vietnam few if any could have ever imagined in the early years after the war."
Stephen R. Lyne, Ph.D.
U.S. Ambassador & Professor Emeritus of International Relations and History
Boston University (from the title’s Foreword)
In this breathtaking photographic narrative, Mark Zannoni offers an American perspective on modern Vietnam. A Cleveland-based photographer who specializes in documentary work, Zannoni has taken some astounding pictures throughout Asia, but he is particularly interested in the country that served as the battleground for one of the United States’ most controversial conflicts. From Hai Phong to Kon Tum, from Saigon to Dak To, Zannoni chronicles Vietnam’s current economic and social environment, while capturing the scars left over from many battles, like fresh injuries from unexploded ordinance and the long term impact of chemical defoliants. Despite the luxury format and the gorgeous color photography that adorns nearly every page, this is no simple coffee table book.
Lakewood Public Library
Lakewood, Ohio
http://lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/programs/meet-the-author
35 Years After the Fall of Saigon comes as a remarkably clear exposition certain to aid the reader in understanding what took place in a country engaged in conflict for over 30 some years. The book does much to put into context events, names and places such as Hanoi Hilton, Mekong Delta, and Tet Offensive that were read about daily on front pages across the nation. Through a camera lens, Mark Zannoni presents an exceptionally vibrant pictorial journey of a country rising from the turmoil of a war that ended only a few decades ago. Through eight geographically based chapters, the book is a pleasant historical, yet present-day, tour for readers of all ages. Kudos to Mr. Zannoni for a job well done.”
Frank E. Enty, Ed.D.
Former Associate Dean
Morgan State University
As a Vietnam Vet, I have always curious as to how the country recovered from the war. This book has taken me there and has whetted my appetite for physically traveling to "see for myself". This book is partially responsible for a planned trip to Vietnam. [Five out of five stars.]
Paul Lekawski
Vietnam Veteran
on Amazon’s Kindle website
http://www.amazon.com/Vietnam-Years-Saigon-Photographic-Narrative-ebook/dp/B00S292OEQ
This is a very good book. Seeing the postwar monuments and how the government of Vietnam describes the war and its relationship with the United States is very fascinating. I feel I learned a lot from this book. The author's commentary and photos of the ethnic minorities is also interesting. Reading this book has made me want to learn more about current-day Vietnam. [Four out of five stars.]
Stacie [Last name not provided]
Reader on goodreads.com
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24443803-vietnam