While not a replacement for the microfilm down at your local library, this large volume will appeal to those interested in history, and specifically those interested in seeing the world through the eyes of those who there to witness these historical events.

That being said, there are a few downsides. First, the size; while the book is large, the print is still not great on the eyes, and you may want to use a magnifying glass. Furthermore, as its title suggests, it only contains the front page of the paper. Another disappointing aspect is that not only is the book incomplete (understandably so, as it would take several volumes this size to include every front page), but they didn't include some very important events. For instance, I was unable to find the election of Pope John Paul II.

Nevertheless, this is a fun, interesting and enlightening tome - just don't expect to be able to do any real research with it. ( )