{"product_id":"field-notes-two-way-memo-book-limited-edition","title":"Field Notes \"1943 Edition\" Two-Way Memo Book Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eInspired by the compact, horizontally bound notebooks issued by the Armed Services Editions in 1943, this clever Field Notes release offers a twist: it works both ways. Bound along the short edge, each memo book opens comfortably from the top \u003cem data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e from the side, giving you the freedom to take quick vertical notes or lay the pages wide for a more cinematic sketch. Whether you’re jotting clues, capturing observations, or mapping out a moment of inspiration, the Two-Way Edition adapts without complaint — a small but satisfyingly versatile companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/fieldnotesbrand.imgix.net\/images\/tall_and_wide.jpg?ixlib=php-4.1.0\u0026amp;s=84f58f997b06bd37d0dbbad0511ce410\" alt=\"Tall and wide\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eEach 3-Pack includes bright red, yellow, and blue covers printed on sturdy 12pt Westrock Tango stock, while the pages inside feature Domtar Cougar “Natural” paper with an “Aged Newsprint” 3\/16\" graph grid — a quietly nostalgic nod to mid-century print culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading-a\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Long and Tall of It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of our limited editions have explored interesting chapters in the history of American, printing, publishing and design and this one goes deep (and sideways) into just such a story. In 1943, the U.S. government and the American publishing industry collaborated to create what came to be known as the “Armed Services Editions.” Over the next few years, more than 120 million books representing over 1,200 titles were printed and distributed to overseas troops during the Second World War. The books were printed in an odd horizontal format with bright, primary-coloured covers — and that was what caught our attention. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/fieldnotesbrand.imgix.net\/images\/FNC69-1943-horizontal3_2025-11-20-155042_vyld.jpg?ixlib=php-4.1.0\u0026amp;s=f446b1c1fe2383e23f3a2c3d2c569fe6\" alt=\"FNC69 1943 horizontal3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Winter 2025 release, the “1943” Edition was inspired by the Armed Service Editions, including three unique “Two-Way” Memo Books \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eplus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enew release from Field Notes Brand Books,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fieldnotesbrand.com\/products\/the-maltese-falcon\"\u003eDashiell Hammett’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thejournalshop.mom\/collections\/field-notes\/products\/field-notes-the-maltese-falcon-book-limited-edition\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Maltese Falcon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"img--full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall Details, Big Difference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eDual-Orientation Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Short-edge binding lets you use the notebook vertically or horizontally, switching instantly to suit your notes or sketches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eDurable, Colourful Covers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Three bold hues — red, yellow, and blue — printed on robust Westrock Tango 12pt stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eVintage-Inspired Paper\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60# Domtar Cougar “Natural” pages with an “Aged Newsprint” graph grid for a warm, readable writing surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140mm × 89mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraph grid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.7mm × 4.7mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnited States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Field Notes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56906763501952,"sku":"FNC-69","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/6880\/1464\/files\/field-notes-two-way-memo-book-limited-edition-image-4.jpg?v=1767355328","url":"https:\/\/www.thejournalshop.mom\/en-us\/products\/field-notes-two-way-memo-book-limited-edition","provider":"The Journal Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}