Gift Idea - And Giveaway!

I told you I'd share a few of my favorite things with you, now and again, as the holidays approach.  I'm always interested in hearing about gift ideas and I would assume many of you are also.

I have two disclosures to make prior to discussing today's gift idea.  First, the FTC has new regulations on bloggers and basically it comes down to this:  Did anyone pay me to write this?  No, they did not.  I also did not get anything for free.  This post is just me blabbing on (and on, and on!) as usual.

Second, I'm a nerd.  I love books.  I love computers.  I love the written word.  

I am a nerd.

OK, then .....

For the person that has everything or is impossible to buy for (I'm thinking grandparents, history buffs, the other nerds in the world, etc.) I'm suggesting this book:

 

When I last looked, this book (and the 3 DVDs that accompany it) was about $37 on Amazon.

It's a big (15" x 12"), heavy, coffee-table style book.  It covers over 150 years of key historical events as viewed on the front pages of the New York Times.  It even includes coverage as recent as Obama's election.

Inside it looks like this:

 

And this:

 
 There's even OJ Simpson:

Along with other, more important, historical issues:

  

It's a beautiful book.  Obviously, it's not the type of book most people would sit down and read cover to cover.  It is, however, ideal for picking up and perusing when you just have a few minutes here and there.

I find it fascinating to flip through The Complete Front Pages and get a glimpse into the past.  

I have ONE copy of this book to give away today.  

If you're interested, please leave a comment in my comments section.  You may enter as many times as you wish.  Each comment counts as one entry.  I will use the Random Integer Generator to pick a winner.  Comments will close at 10 p.m. Pacific time tonight.  The winner will be announced in tomorrow's post.

Good luck!

© Twenty Four At Heart

Comments

[Joanne]

This looks like a fascinating book! I am first, so I will be back!

[di]

Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have this book. Hubby and I have saved a couple of old newspapers from headlines that were important to us to have. I'd love to see if those headlines are in this book.

Make me a very happy blogger and choose me please!!

Di
The Blue Ridge Gal
Just Vignettes

[Dana]

This IS an interesting book. It's nice to see history like that.

Dana

[Jan]

OMG - my blogging buddies are in cahoots today! First Smart Mouth Broad with her Commemorative White House Christmas ornaments, and now 24 comes to the rescue with this book!

Beloved is going to have a GREAT Christmas this year.

Thank you, thank you thank you!!!!

[Yvonne]

I love your blog! Would love to win. THanks

[Donna in VA]

What an interesting book! My youngest son, the one who just got married, LOVES history and so does his young wife. I've never seen young people who preferred the History Channel over The Insider or Extra. It would make a great gift for them.

[NeCole@Eclectic Ecstasy]

That book looks fantastic, I'm a pushover for anything historical.

[Jenn in Tenn]

This is definitely something my husband would appreciate! Good gift idea, for sure!

[Chris]

My husband would love this book!

[Jenny in MN]

That is a great looking book! My son and I would LOVE sitting down and reading that together.
And you are a nerd? hmm.... really? My 12 year old son proudly calls himself a nerd too - so I guess that is now a fun way to say you are really COOL. :) Have a great day and hope you have less pain today!

[Margie Smith]

I would love to have this book. Please random generator, pick me.

[Maureen@IslandRoar]

That is a cool book; great idea for my dad who Loves history and reads the paper every day.
Thanks for the idea!

[Kelly]

I'm a history buff. Pick me! Pick me!

[Mike]

I want it. I'll buy it if I don't win it, but I'm going to win it. I just know it.

[Mike]

Did I forget to tell you I want it?

[Mike]

Really want it?

[Andrea (@shutterbitch)]

Oh my God, that's PERFECT for my husband!

[Andrea (@shutterbitch)]

He loves stuff like that.

[Andrea (@shutterbitch)]

He doesn't read.

[Andrea (@shutterbitch)]

Unless it's history related.

[Andrea (@shutterbitch)]

And he buys all the Time magazines.

[Andrea (@shutterbitch)]

The special edition ones they put out for looks into history.

[Andrea (@shutterbitch)]

And now all my comments are disappearing.

[Andrea (@shutterbitch)]

Probably because your spam meter thinks I'm spamming you.

[Andrea (@shutterbitch)]

But I'm not, I'm simply entering a whole bunch of times because I am broke and we agreed to skip each other this year for Christmas.

[Andrea (@shutterbitch)]

And it would be totally cool if I could win this and give it to him.

[Andrea (@shutterbitch)]

Oh, good, I'm glad you noticed my comments were being spammed.

[Andrea (@shutterbitch)]

Keep checking, because I'm a whore for giveaways, have entered multiple contests, and HAVE NOT WON A SINGLE ONE. I need some luck.

[Andrea (@shutterbitch)]

Okay, I'll stop now.

[tiffany]

my bf would love this book!

[tiffany]

she's a history buff!

[tiffany]

i am too (kinda), but i can never remember dates; that's what google is for :)

[tiffany]

hope i win!

[Lorna E]

I know just the right person who would love this book! If I don't win, I may be ordering it tomorrow. Thanks (again) for your generosity.

[Maura]

I gotta say that is an awesome gift idea. I think ill be buying it for someone, even if I don't win.

[Laura]

What a great gift. Thanks!

[Laura]

My dad would love this.

[Laura]

He won the FL lottery a few years back.

[Laura]

So what do you get a millionaire???

[Laura]

The perfect conversation book.

[Laura]

So thank you for the great idea!

[WebSavyMom]

-->This book would so appeal to my ability to remember random dates and facts in history. I would LOVE IT.
~deb

[michele]

Hope your son is feeling better and your arm as well.

[Iowagirl]

What a great gift idea! Since I never win anything (I just don't have good luck, LOL), I will plan to buy it! :)

[angi]

My boyfriend would LOVE this book. I figured I'd better try to get it for him. :) If this fails, I suppose I'll go check Amazon. Thanks for the gift idea. I hope I win.

[Karen]

Love this book, it looks so interesting. If I don't win, this is a great idea for a present to buy for myself. Thanks

[Asmita]

My dad would love this book. Reading newspapers has been his early morning ritual since I can remember.

[Kristan]

Oh man, 24 you may have just saved me. I couldn't think what to get my Dad for Xmas, and this might be perfect! Of course I'd love to win it, but if I don't, I may just buy it anyway...

[Dana]

This would be the best xmas gift for my BIL. Great idea!

[Michelle Pixie]

What a fantastic idea!

[Michelle Pixie]

This is something I would enjoy for hours on end!

[Michelle Pixie]

I think my kiddos would even enjoy a book like this!

[Michelle Pixie]

I wish my Dad was still alive because this would be something he would totally love.

[Michelle Pixie]

My step-dad is a history teacher and this would be a wonderful gift for him!

[Michelle Pixie]

Ooooo I hope I win!!

[Redneck Mommy]

Not that I will win, but damn I covet that book. My inner (and former) journalist gets all excited at the thought.

[wunderwoman]

I would love to have this book, I am a nerd too. And, I'm proud of it!

[Michelle]

My dad would like this book!

[Erin]

pick me...pick me.
i never win any of these bloggie giveaways.
and i am a voracious reader.

have a wonderful day :)

[NGS]

I think that's a great idea for anyone on your list!!

[NGS]

I typed that last comment and the cat came and meowed at the computer screen. I take that to mean she wanted me to enter again. So I did. I always listen to the cat.

[Mike Krause]

My wife can re- gift this at her bunco xmas party.

[Debrabby]

I'm wishing I had the magic answer as to what to give my brother who has everything!

[Linda Tustin]

Wow- Lots of posts. multiples too! I am sure I won't win- but it would be a great gift for my Dad or my Husband or my Brother in Law (actually both my BILs) so if you pick me I'll only have to buy 3!

(((hugs 24- love your blog)))))

[Daniel Jones]

Fantastic gift - count me in.

[Dana]

Love the book idea.

[Kristan]

Oh, and people who are interested in this gift might like this website too:

http://www.newseum.org/TODAYSFRONTPAGES/

[LPC]

I lived in New York for five years. Read the Times for the next 20. I imagine I would see my entire life laid out between the lines. Yes, I want it.

[Sandra]

Yes! What a great idea for a dad gift

[Sandra]

Usually I get him Suduko books so this will be a different type of book.

[Sandra]

Thanks for the idea Chica! Smooch!

[Alan]

I want it!

[Alan]

I want it!

[Alan]

I want it!

[Alan]

Ooooh! Pick me! I want it!

[Alan]

(waving frantically) Over here! I want it!

[Alan]

Aaaaaand now you're ready to turn your security back on, right? LOL

[Alan]

Last one. I want it!

[jen]

ooooh, I love it! I'm such an information and book nerd, this would be so fascinating. I might have to get one for my journalist friend.

[Yvette (Lo's Mom)]

My husband (Lo's father) would LOVE this book. How bout it?

[Tara]

Oooh very cool! I think I would have to keep it for myself!

[Jamie]

Looks awesome!

[Daners]

This really would be a good gift for someone I know.

[Emily]

WOW, thanks for the great idea! I have been struggling with one gift, and this will be it!

[Sandra]

I left a couple comments and they're not showing up!?!

[Sandra]

Okay, what black hole are my comments going in??? Helllllooooo

[Sandra]

Okay duh, needed to hit the >next button under your comments. Yes, I was born blond, why do you ask?

[Sandra]

I'm married with children. That's my excuse for everything.

[Laura]

What a great book idea! If i don't win the contest, i will be sure to pick one up for my dad!

[Issa]

Ohhh that is just the type of book that I adore.

Sadly, I'd try and read it all at once. ha.

[amyz5]

love it. and if you can, please try to stay out of the next edition.

[Chris]

That looks like a wonderful book :)

[Chris]

My husband is a nerd too and would love soemthign like that in his collection.

[Chris]

My kids are readers too, but I do not think they are old enoug to read that book, but I could read it to them and teach them history at the same time...

[Chris]

You are very generous to be giving this away no strings attached

[Chris]

But your humor and snarkiness are why I come back daily to read your blog :)

[Stacey]

That's a great idea for the Captain! Hooray for the Internet - thinking so I don't have to!

[Heather]

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