See a glimpse of Detroit during the 1940s and 1950s with this hardcover collector’s book

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War & Peace: Iconic Images of Detroit's Past: The 1940s and 1950s Through the Lens of The Detroit News

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About the book

The Detroit News is pleased to announce a new hardcover pictorial book, “War & Peace: Iconic Images of Detroit's Past: The 1940s and 1950s Through the Lens of The Detroit News.” This coffee-table book showcases Detroit’s vital role in WWII and the relatively peaceful 1950s. This limited-edition book is full of dramatic photos from the archives of The Detroit News and is sure to delight.

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  • Title: War & Peace: Iconic Images of Detroit's Past: The 1940s and 1950s Through the Lens of The Detroit News

  • Hardcover, limited edition

  • ISBN: 9781638460237

  • 160 pages

  • Published by Pediment Publishing

  • Printed in North America

  • Available now

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  • Hardcover case on 120 pt. board, thicker than most hardcover books.
  • Heavy art paper meant to last and not deteriorate for generations.
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Susan W.

Love the Detroit history series!

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David K.

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Christine D.
Wonderful book

Great photos and interesting commentary!

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Ann K.

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