The History of the London Marathon Evening Standard Edition
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NEWLY RELEASED! The History of the London Marathon Book features 170+ pages of authentic Evening Standard newspaper reports from 1981 all the way to 2024. It comes with a choice of covers and the option to have the recipient’s name printed on the cover for free.
About this book

Journey through the captivating history of the London Marathon. A comprehensive journey through the history of one of the world's most iconic races.

From its humble beginnings in 1981 to the global event it has become today, experience the milestones and moments that have shaped this legendary marathon. Witness the triumphs, the challenges, and the spirit of determination that have defined the race over the decades.

This book is filled with authentic newspaper articles from the archives, capturing the energy and emotion of each race. It’s been crafted as a time capsule, preserving the legacy of the London Marathon for you to explore and celebrate.

Size & Quality

Cover: Hardback 

Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"

Pages: 170+

Paper source: our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.

How is this book personalised?

Name: first name up to 13 characters, and an optional surname up to 13 characters, printed on the cover.
Gift Box: optional (see image for an example of our gift boxes)
Personal message: use the prewritten dedication, or write one for us to print, which will appear on the first page.

The History of the London Marathon Evening Standard Edition FAQs

How long will this book take to arrive?

Each of our orders is printed on demand, made special just for you and the reader you’ve created it for! Typically, it takes 1-3 days for our workshops to receive, make, and finally hand each order over to the postal carriers for delivery.

What name can I enter in the personalization?

Enter the name as you wish it to be printed on the book. You have a maximum of 13 characters for the first name and surname – which is optional. Please only use standard characters that may be part of someone's name. This include accents. Make sure to double-check your spelling.

Are the pages real, or reproductions of newspapers?

The pages are scans of original newspaper pages. Every effort has been made to clean up scans to make them as clear as possible. In some instances there will be blemishes and the reproduction quality may not be as clear or precise as copying directly from the actual papers itself. 

Make it personal

Choose the cover colour and add the recipient's name to make the gift personal. Make the book a keepsake to treasure forever.

Write a dedication

Add a dedication to the first page. Birthday, holiday, special occasion or just because. Whatever the celebration, use our suggestion or write your own personal message.

Present your Present

Add a keepsake giftbox to ensure the gifting moment is extra special.

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