Field Notes Memobook - 1943 Edition 2025 Winter (69th Quarterly Limited Edition)

✨ Field Notes “1943” Edition — The Long and Tall of It

📖 Inspired by History

In 1943, the U.S. government and the American publishing industry collaborated to create the Armed Services Editions (ASEs) — pocket-sized books distributed to overseas troops during WWII. Over 120 million copies of more than 1,200 titles were printed in a distinctive horizontal format with bold, primary-colored covers. These books boosted morale and brought literature to soldiers in the field.

Our Winter 2025 release, the “1943” Edition, pays tribute to this remarkable chapter in publishing history.

📝 Product Highlights

• Two-Way Memo Books: First-ever Field Notes with short-edge binding (two staples on the short side).
• Dual Orientation: Horizontal cover on one side, vertical cover on the other — use it as a reporter’s notebook or flip it wide for sketches.
• Classic Size: 5.5" × 3.5" Memo Book format.
• Bright Covers: Red, yellow, and blue in each 3-Pack.
• Premium Materials:
  • Covers: Westrock Tango 12pt coated-one-side stock
  • Body: 60# Domtar Cougar “Natural” with Aged Newsprint 3/16" graph grid

📚 Special Release

Alongside the Memo Books, Field Notes Brand Books proudly presents a new edition of Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon — a nod to the noir era that resonates with the investigative spirit of the “1943” design.

💡 Why Buy the “1943” Edition?

• Historical Connection: Own a piece inspired by WWII publishing ingenuity.
• Unique Format: First Field Notes with dual orientation — versatile for notes, sketches, or fieldwork.
• Collector’s Appeal: Limited Winter 2025 release, perfect for enthusiasts of design, history, and stationery.
• Premium Craftsmanship: Durable materials ensure longevity, whether in your pocket or archive.