Wartime Scrapbook: From Blitz to Victory 1939--1945

By: Opie, Robert

Book Overview

Drawn from Opie''s unrivalled collection, thi s scrapbook illustrates song sheets, magazine covers, comic postcards, fashion and food, games, propaganda posters and a wealth of wartime ephemera whose... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1872727085
• ISBN13: 9781872727080
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Pi Global Publishing Ltd
• Length: 59 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.8" x 15.3"

Customer Reviews

Wartime Scrapbook: From Blitz to Victory 1939-1945

Hats off to Mr. Opie for making history come alive in such a way that all ages can understand and even enjoy it. Wartime Scrapbook is one in a series of books compiled about specific periods in British history. Despite the fact it's about life during WWII, it's life presented in a way that is fascinating to both adults and young people without being dismal over the grislier aspects of war. That kind of book also has its place but this is daily life on the homefront; where every egg counted and "making do" is what they did; both creatively and effectively. I recommend this book to anyone interested in that time period; even historians can glean insights into the way people lived, not just existed, under the cloak of war. This is done through many wonderful drawings, text, reproductions of ration books and other documents, and even groceries that housewives shopped for and toys that children played with. Truly a great look at the way the intrepid Brits made it through! Great for the collector or the curious. I recommend it highly.

Not so much nostalgia as a gentle reminder

The reason I loved the wartime scrapbook, just one of Robert Opie's beautiful books, is that it is is simply glorious to pour over. I can't imagine anyone ever tiring of the colors, the products and momentos from such a crazy yet unflashy era. The war years provided little but shortage in every way, but this book shows just how attentive product design and everyday life reflected what people sorely needed. The pages are filled with beautiful handwritten notes by Opie (I assume). And the glossy pages are strong and turnable. Very coffe table-ish and probably bathroomy as well.