With the passing of the 20th century into history, the 1960s are viewed as one of its most crucial decades—an era of unprecedented social and cultural revolution. Across the world, barriers collapsed, new freedoms were claimed, and an explosion of creative energy electrified the arts, fashion, politics, and lifestyles—not always without accompanying turmoil. This stylishly produced series of books looks at the arts, fashions, passions, people, and events in pivotal cities—London, New York, Paris, and San Francisco—through some of the defining images of the decade. Featuring the work of the era’s leading photographers, these books offer both insights and surprises.