Britain at War in Colour: Unique Images of Britain in the Second World War

Stewart Binns; Lucy Carter; Adrian Wood

ISBN 10: 1842225499 / ISBN 13: 9781842225493

Published by Carlton Books, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Britain at War in Colour: Unique Images of Britain in the Second World War
• Publisher: Carlton Books
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1842225499
• ISBN 13: 9781842225493
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1753699170.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 47168580
• Signed: 7/28/2025 10:39:30 AM
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Synopsis

Colour photography was still in its infancy in 1939. With the outbreak of war against Germany, the short supply of color film stock made color photographs even more rare. But some were taken and a few of them have survived. Most of these images have remained unseen for decades. But now the producers of the ITV series Britain at War in Colour have scoured the archives to unearth a remarkable collection of startling color images. The photographs are presented with a brief outline of the events surrounding them and illuminate a unique selection of personal accounts of the war. Intimate letters and diaries of service men and women, civilians, and war-time leaders tell the story of the British experience of war.

About the Author

Stewart Binns produced the TWI/Carlton BAFTA-winning documentary series Britain at War in Colour. He is an acclaimed documentary film-maker who has won over 30 international awards for his work. He is the co-author of The Second World War in Colour and America at War in Color. Adrian Wood has more than 25 years experience with independent producers and broadcasters in Europe and North America. In 1998 he joined TWI as director of archive and library development. Adrian sourced the previously unseen footage for the Peabody Award-winning series The Second World War in Colour.