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Field Notes 1943 Edition Memo Books draw inspiration from the U.S. military’s Armed Services Editions—the compact, horizontally formatted books printed for American troops during World War II. More than 120 million of those paperbacks were produced, often with bold, primary-colored covers and an unconventional sideways layout.
The 1943 Edition reimagines that design history as three unique Two-Way Memo Books. Each notebook maintains Field Notes’ classic 3.5" × 5.5" size but flips the format: stitched with two staples on the short edge and designed to be used from either direction. Bright covers and practical details nod to the original ASEs while delivering the familiar durability and portability Field Notes is known for.
A thoughtful blend of American publishing history and everyday utility, the 1943 Edition is ideal for collectors, design enthusiasts, and fans of limited-edition Field Notes notebooks.