This anthology is like a newsreel, presenting the shocking start to the war, the biggest battles, the key military leaders and the world-changing decisions from 1939 to 1945. Many pages haven’t been seen in decades, found in the newspaper’s renowned archives and reprinted here. Full pages are reproduced to show headlines, photos, maps, secondary articles and advertisements that capture war's global impact, from the battlefield to the home front.
The updated edition includes a brand-new introduction with exclusive photography uncovered in the Times archive. For the first time, it also contains Times coverage of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II with a special reprinting of “Beyond the World We Know,” a 24-page special section that explored the war’s unsung history.
A singular gift for history buffs and military enthusiasts, this beautiful book measures 10.5" x 13.25" and has a velvety soft, imitation leather cover with library binding. The cover art and lettering is stamped in matte silver foil. For an extra personalized touch, you can add a custom message on the cover for a gift recipient.
Along with the history of World War II as told by The Times from 1939 to 1945, this personalized book also features:
- A velvety soft leatherette cover, personalized with the recipient’s name, printed in matte silver foil
- A comprehensive introduction detailing events of the war that have changed the world and defined coverage in The New York Times, with exclusive photography uncovered in the Times archive
All pages are reprinted from their original newspapers and, where possible, remastered to improve photo quality and readability. Pages from 1999 onwards are reproduced from The Times’s digital archive in full color. Most pages prior to 1999 are reproduced from microfilm, an archiving process that preserves imperfections present on printed pages, adding to the tactility of the book. Each book is printed and bound by hand in Burlington, Vt.
- 10.5" x 13.25" bound book
- Lichen cover made from Silktouch Yana Thermo imitation leather and silver-foil printing. Printed on uncoated, FSC-certified paper
- 3.4" x 2.1” personal magnifier to help read historical articles that may feature smaller text
The book is made to order and takes five to seven business days to produce. This does not include shipping time, and selecting expedited shipping at checkout will not impact production time. Please consider the “Will Ship By” date when choosing your shipping method at checkout.
A lasting keepsake to safeguard a lifetime of headlines.
Add the Heirloom Box to your purchase to protect a lifetime of headlines. This beautifully presented black linen-bound box with gold-foil debossing and a magnetized enclosure will keep their book in pristine condition for generations to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each book is made by hand and can take up to five days to produce, which is reflected in the “Will Ship By” date above. The item will ship by or before the date listed and will arrive accordingly, depending on the method selected at checkout. Please be advised that the shipping time noted at checkout does not account for processing time. You will receive an email update once the item ships.
This book is made to order and final sale. We do not offer refunds or exchanges for custom-made products.
