LIFE.

Wild Root · 10-08-2004, 02:20 AM

Any one here have a collection of LIFE from the early 40's to say 46 or so?

These to me give a real feel to the period. I love old LIFE mags!

This one I have in my collection. It's from the 26th of July 1943 and has the 8th air force pictured on the cover. It has some really cool photos and color drawings of B-17's in side. Tells the story about the 8th.

A must have for the WWII AAF collector!

Root.

PS. Any one have any copies of YANK mag?

the_librarian · 02-13-2008, 11:47 PM

I like you, would love to have some YANK stuff. There used to be some PDF's on the Stars and Stripes archive site, but last time I checked I couldn't find 'em.

Life is great...I've got some from the era, talk about a trip. I've also got some Scientific Americans and some Reader's Digests.

The Reader's Digests are the best...especially with the humor in uniform.

AmateisGal · 02-14-2008, 08:19 AM

Sometimes you can find YANK magazine on ebay.

Here is a blog of some of the covers, photos, and features.

http://yankmagazine.blogspot.com/

the_librarian · 02-14-2008, 10:04 AM

Hiya,

Thanks for the link, whatta site! I've always been cautious about posting pics if only for the copyright issues....guess it falls under education?

Any ideas on that? I've got the complete run of the American magazine from about 32-58 and I was thinking about posting up some images, but just want to do the right think as far as copyright. I tried tracking down the publisher, but they sold out to some comglomerate...who never emailed me back!

I mean http://www.plan59.com posts up pics of ads, but I never thought they were in the public domain...

Maybe I'm just too cautious?????

Flivver · 02-14-2008, 10:18 AM

I've been collecting Life for years. But, over the last 6 months I have purchased three large lots of them, two of which were library discards. I now have at least 70 percent of all the issues from 1936 to 1969.

These are like a time machine! Over the past few evenings, I've been looking over the issues from 1941. I think the magazine may have reached its peak that year. There are articles about situations leading us into the war, articles about everyday life and, of course, the great ads.

For the era prior to 1936, the Pictorial Review comes closest to what could later be found in Life. Pictorial Review is a much thinner magazine than Life, and it's printed on newsprint so it is pretty fragile now. I believe Pictorial Review started in 1914 as a means of covering the war in Europe. It's great for WWI and 1920s fans.

dhermann1 · 02-14-2008, 11:10 AM

I have the first issue of lIfe, from 1937. My grandmother had saved it. I also have bound volumes of Leatherneck Magazine, the magazine of the Marines, from 1944 and 1945. It was considered the best American magazine during those years, and it's full of great stuff.

AmateisGal · 02-14-2008, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_librarian

Hiya,

Thanks for the link, whatta site! I've always been cautious about posting pics if only for the copyright issues....guess it falls under education?

Any ideas on that? I've got the complete run of the American magazine from about 32-58 and I was thinking about posting up some images, but just want to do the right think as far as copyright. I tried tracking down the publisher, but they sold out to some comglomerate...who never emailed me back!

I mean http://www.plan59.com posts up pics of ads, but I never thought they were in the public domain...

Maybe I'm just too cautious?????

I'm not quite sure what the copyright issue is on this. Anyone else know?

02-13-2008, 11:47 PM	#2
the_librarian One of the Regulars Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: OH Posts: 125	I like you, would love to have some YANK stuff. There used to be some PDF's on the Stars and Stripes archive site, but last time I checked I couldn't find 'em. Life is great...I've got some from the era, talk about a trip. I've also got some Scientific Americans and some Reader's Digests. The Reader's Digests are the best...especially with the humor in uniform. __________________ Like cool vintage and history stuff? Me too! Check below for cool topics! http://history.writingwithtony.com/

02-14-2008, 08:19 AM	#3
AmateisGal One Too Many Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,089	Sometimes you can find YANK magazine on ebay. Here is a blog of some of the covers, photos, and features. http://yankmagazine.blogspot.com/ __________________ Grosvenor Square World War 2 Reviews Join the Greatest Generation Society today! Last edited by AmateisGal : 02-14-2008 at 08:28 AM.

02-14-2008, 10:04 AM	#4
the_librarian One of the Regulars Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: OH Posts: 125	Hiya, Thanks for the link, whatta site! I've always been cautious about posting pics if only for the copyright issues....guess it falls under education? Any ideas on that? I've got the complete run of the American magazine from about 32-58 and I was thinking about posting up some images, but just want to do the right think as far as copyright. I tried tracking down the publisher, but they sold out to some comglomerate...who never emailed me back! I mean http://www.plan59.com posts up pics of ads, but I never thought they were in the public domain... Maybe I'm just too cautious????? __________________ Like cool vintage and history stuff? Me too! Check below for cool topics! http://history.writingwithtony.com/

02-14-2008, 11:10 AM	#6
dhermann1 I'll Lock Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Da Bronx, NY, USA Posts: 5,141	I have the first issue of lIfe, from 1937. My grandmother had saved it. I also have bound volumes of Leatherneck Magazine, the magazine of the Marines, from 1944 and 1945. It was considered the best American magazine during those years, and it's full of great stuff. __________________ "Hello. I'm Mr. Hardy, and this is my friend, Mr. Laurel."

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02-14-2008, 10:18 AM	#5
Flivver Practically Family Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New England Posts: 768	I've been collecting Life for years. But, over the last 6 months I have purchased three large lots of them, two of which were library discards. I now have at least 70 percent of all the issues from 1936 to 1969. These are like a time machine! Over the past few evenings, I've been looking over the issues from 1941. I think the magazine may have reached its peak that year. There are articles about situations leading us into the war, articles about everyday life and, of course, the great ads. For the era prior to 1936, the Pictorial Review comes closest to what could later be found in Life. Pictorial Review is a much thinner magazine than Life, and it's printed on newsprint so it is pretty fragile now. I believe Pictorial Review started in 1914 as a means of covering the war in Europe. It's great for WWI and 1920s fans.