UCLA

UCLA: The First Century is an extensively illustrated hardcover book which follows a chronological historical narrative with in-depth sections on campus traditions and the history of Bruin athletics. Since the UCLA History Project was launched in 2004, UCLA have been chronicling a full account of their alma mater, from humble beginnings to their current standing as one of the world's most prestigious public research universities.åÊThe research and editorial team for this publication delved into the untold number of historical documents and photographs preserved in UCLA's archives and beyond, interviewed numerous members of the UCLA community, and searched for materials and anecdotes that were on the verge of becoming permanently lost or forgotten. '100 years of UCLA on your coffee table.'åÊLos Angeles Times "I wanted to create an authentic, historical account of our university. Every day I am inspired by the story of UCLA and I see its history as a collective, living legacy that we all share."åÊMarina Dundjerski '94, Author 'The book is indeed beautiful. Thank you so much for all the work that went into it.'åÊRhea Turtletaub, Vice Chancellor, UCLA External Affairs Specifications: hardcover, 280 x 240 mm, 352 pages, more than 900 images, c. 150,000 words, ISBN: 9781906507374, publication: November 2011, publication price: å£45.00 GBP / $75.00 USD