Press

“Midday Fix: Barack Before Obama”
— WGN9

“5 books not to miss: 'Barack Before Obama' photography book, Ijeoma Oluo's 'Mediocre'“
— USA Today

“In his new book, Barack Before Obama, campaign photographer David Katz shares up-close stories about the man, and his family, before they ever set foot in the White House.”
— Vanity Fair

“See exclusive photos from behind the scenes of Barack Obama's senate campaign”
— Entertainment Weekly

“This lively book of photographs documents Barack Obama’s political life in 2004, when photographer Katz, fresh out of college, joined Obama’s U.S. Senate campaign, and in 2008, when Obama ran for and won the presidency.”
— Booklist

“This historic collection captures the transformation of Barack Obama from hopeful candidate to 44th president of the United States.”
— Publishers Weekly

“A brilliantly photographed tribute to the rise of the 44th president.”
— Kirkus Reviews (Starred)

“20 new books to read this fall, from Mariah Carey, Jonathan Lethem, Megan Rapinoe, more”
— USA Today

“Lit! A Fall Roundup of 5 Really Good Books”
— Right On!