Description
Delve into history with this vintage Look Magazine from June 8, 1948, featuring Volume 12, Number 12, and a captivating cover story on the life of Joseph Stalin. This magazine is more than just a periodical; it's a window into the past, showcasing the culture and significant events of the late 1940s. Whether you're a collector of vintage magazines or have a keen interest in history, this issue is a must-have addition to your collection.
The Look Magazine is well-known for its thought-provoking articles and captivating photography. This particular issue closely examines the life of one of history's most controversial figures, offering insights that are still relevant today.
- Authentic vintage magazine from a pivotal year.
- Intriguing historical content that provides context about Stalin's influence.
The item being pictured in this listing is the exact issue you will receive. Please take a moment to check the accompanying pictures as this magazine does have some visible creases on the front and within its pages. The magazine displays water damage, which is evident upon close inspection. We aim for full transparency regarding the condition of our items, so feel free to review the images for condition reference.
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Take a look at the magazine's captivating cover below:
This Look Magazine issue is a true piece of history that provides a unique glimpse into the world during the 1940s. Grab it while you can, as vintage magazines of this nature are becoming increasingly hard to find! Don’t miss out on the chance to own this remarkable piece of history.
Note: The content list below is digitally transcribed for searchability. Please refer to the photos for the exact Table of Contents.
Inside This Issue (Full Table of Contents):-
American Spotlight
- Texas City Comes Back: A Disaster Area Becomes Whole Again
- Moosehart — The Child City: The Loyal Order of the Moose Takes Good Care of Its Children
- Honeymoon in Chicago: A Young Couple Finds the Midwest Metropolis an Ideal Vacation Spot
- New York — World Art Center: New York Replaces Paris as Artists’ Favorite Workshop
- The Mystery of the Missing GI’s: Where Are 10,000 U.S. Soldiers?, By William B. Arthur
- Women’s Press Club: Newspaper Ladies Stage a Satire on Presidential Hopefuls
- A Second Look at the Taft-Hartley Law, By Claude Robinson
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World Spotlight
- Life Story of Stalin: First of a Two-Part Biography, By Louis Fischer
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Strictly Personal
- Million-Dollar Mermaid: Esther Williams’ Splash Is Worth Plenty
- How Many Girls Do You See?: Allegro’s Kathryn Lee in Multitash
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Sports
- One-Man Track Team: Irving Mondschein Reaches for Olympic Honors
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Fashions and Beauty
- Chicago Fashions: Geography, Variety Make a Big Fashion Market
- Cool Clothes for Men: New Fashions Help Men Keep Cool This Summer
- The $2,000 Dress: Meg Mundy Models a Sunback Bolero
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Food and Homemaking
- Science Brings New Look to Chicks: Tomorrow’s Fowl Will Be Meatier
- Evolution in Jars for Home Canning: A New Vacu-Top Jar Aids in Home Canning
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Departments
- Letters & Pictures
- To the Editor
- Photoquiz
- Look Applauds
- Meet the People
- Little Look
- Sports Quiz
- Look Cartoons
- It Happened Here
- Photocrime
- Look Movie Review: Mr. Blandings
- Movie Guide
- Sources of Look’s Pictures
- Record Guide