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This personalized book is a truly meaningful way to gain insight into the past through the mediums of journalistic reportage and iconic photographs.
Personalize with any name, personal message and optional embossing
Contains LA Times reprints from throughout the 1940s
Bound in a stylish green leatherette cover with gold embossing
Emboss the cover for free
Measures 12.5 x 15’’
Do you know a budding historian? Do you want to give the gift knowledge and history? Look no further than this newspapers of the 1940s book, which collates genuine newspaper coverage from the LA Times throughout the 1940s. This book uses reportage to plot a fascinating history to offer unrivalled insight into years gone by. World War II dominates the headlines featured throughout this book, with detailed coverage of the tumultuous conflict that occurred and US involvement in it. Early headlines detail the Nazi invasion of Europe, Roosevelt’s compelling ‘Arsenal of Democracy’ speech in 1940 and coverage of Japan’s bombing of Pearl Harbour.
Although the aftermath of the war is a predominant theme throughout the book, there is also a wealth of alternative coverage such as the destructive Fort Lauderdale hurricane in 1947, Gandhi’s death in 1948 and Truman’s recognition of the new state of Israel. For added charm, personalise this book with a name and presentation message.
How to Personalize the Newspapers of the 1940s Book
For a truly meaningful gift, personalize this book with any name and a message on the certificate label in the book’s dedication page. You can also gold emboss the recipient’s name on the book’s front cover.
Further Information
Bound in a stylish green hardback cover, finished with gold embossing, this book measures an impressive 12.5 x 15’’ and features 100 stories and two cover pages (it contains 102 pages in total).
It's the second one I've bought and both people loved them and thought they were really special gifts. Would be good if it wasn't just Mirror clippings but that's a small point.
Mary Beer11 Feb 2020
Very quick
Very quick, efficient service and an excellent product. Bought as a present for a friend and he was delighted with it.
harris 11 Feb 2020
not very good with updates on their…
not very good with updates on their shipments
J Walker11 Feb 2020
Haven't received my order.
Haven't received my order.
Karen Beale11 Feb 2020
Arrived in good time
Arrived in good time, beautiful presentation box. Really pleased with my purchase
E. Edwards10 Feb 2020
My great-nephew loved it
My great-nephew loved it! That his name and picture were in the book - PLUS the fact that he LOVES dinosaurs
Roseann Ryan10 Feb 2020
Beautiful book
Excellent service and the book is excellent, comes in a lovely gift box, bought for my only grandsons first birthday. I would highly recommend and it’s not expensive. Such a beautiful book.
Daphne10 Feb 2020
This is actually an 80th birthday…
This is actually an 80th birthday present but was very pleased with the quick service and presentation. I’m sure she will be very impressed with the gift
MRS WORTHING10 Feb 2020
Didn’t think the item was worth the…
Didn’t think the item was worth the original purchase price
Marilyn Deeming10 Feb 2020
Very pleased with my purchase it was…
Very pleased with my purchase it was exactly as described and came beautifully packaged, can’t wait to give it to my daughter.
