Joy! This universal human emotion soothes the soul and lifts the spirit, even in troubled times. From a child's laughter to a grandmother's smile, each photograph in this handy hardcover book captures a moment of pure, unadulterated happiness. Precious instants, perfect for sharing with a new parent, a graduate, a loved one, or a friend in need of a pick-me-up, are gathered here. Because, after all, smiles are contagious!

About the Author
Bruce Velick, a former art gallery owner, lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Robert A. Emmons, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Davis.

Reviews
"When do we experience the purest of emotions: unfiltered, unfettered happiness? A new book of serotonin-soaked photographs has the answer: when running through a wedding day hailstorm, bouncing on a trampoline, rolling a giant snowball or, if you're a nun, attempting to squeeze your wimple into a car, alongside four others. Yes, really." -- Red
"Bruce Velick is a gallery curator and created the new book Joy! as an exhibition of images of life's happiest moments, captured by photographers across the globe from the 1920s to the present. It's an uplifting collection that documents everyday moments you can't help but smile at." -- Psychologies
"Joy! Photographs of Life's Happiest Moments is a new book that does exactly what it says on the cover: It's a collection of photos capturing moments of pure joy and contentment, curated by author, designer, and gallery director Bruce Velick." -- Metro



Book Information
ISBN 9781452167893
Author Bruce Velick
Format Hardback
Page Count 76
Imprint Chronicle Books
Publisher Chronicle Books
Weight(grams) 240g
Dimensions(mm) 158mm * 159mm * 15mm