Rating:  Summary: There is no "University of Indiana." Review: This book is a very fine document. For us in Bloomington, it's good to see the front page of the Indiana Daily Student among all the other front pages from that dark day. Unfortunately, the book's editors committed a real gaffe by misidentifying the "University of Indiana." There is no such institution. The Indiana Daily Student is headquartered in Ernie Pyle Hall on the campus of Indiana University.
Rating:  Summary: A striking book that lacks enough international coverage. Review: This is a book of headlines that followed the September 11th attacks. It is an excellent primary source and is in full colour which makes it a good teaching aid. My criticism of this book would be that it does not feature enough international newspapers. Ireland and Germany are not featured and both these nations have experienced terrorism before. Likewise there were no Japanese papers in this book, or Arab papers. As such it is most useful as an account of how the American press reacted to the tragedy with a few token international papers at the end.
Rating:  Summary: This is a great book Review: This is a collection of all newspaper and magazine front covers from September 12, 2001...sometimes you can actually read parts of the articles. The photos are spectacular. I bought this book so that I'd never forget how we all felt on that day. Truly a remarkable book.
Rating:  Summary: September 11 from the headline perspective Review: This is a nice collection of stories that were all in major newspapers at the time of this most horrendous incident. The photos set a grim and foreboding . Highly Recommended.
Rating:  Summary: PHOTOGRAPHS FROM MAJOR NEWSPAPERS AROUND THE WORLD Review: While this book does contain some good photographs from newspapers around the world in regard to the horrific events of September 11, 2001, I found the book did not have the quality of other books published to date. This book is in paperback, not hardcover, which will not be nearly as durable if you are purchasing the book as a keepsake to hand down to future generations. The book is well organized and has some very good photographs but it would not be my first choice. I would recommend "New York September 11" with photographs by Magnum Photographers before this one. On the plus side, proceeds from the book will go to the September 11 Fund administered by the United Way, but it does not say what percentage, if any, of the funds will be used for administrative costs. Readers my want to review other books before purchasing this one and, if they so choose, give directly to the September 11 Fund through a direct donation.
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