FOLLOW the story of Motown from 1962 onwards, told through original newspaper reports as they were published at the time. From the earliest days of Motown under its founder Berry Gordy in the 1960s, 13 year old Stevie Wonder’s early career and the meteoric rise of beloved artist such as The Supremes, Smokey Robinson and The Jackson 5 in the 1960s and 1970s, and the fall of famous names, the label’s trials and tribulations and Motown’s continued success into the 2000s. Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your book with a name and message to create a lasting keepsake. A piece of Motown history to gift, share, and relive.
make your book
Cover Colour
STEP into the story of the Motown with a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated by Historic Newspapers. This edition documents key milestones of the Motown record label— exactly as they were reported at the time. Relive pivotal Motown, including:
– The earliest days of Motown under its founder Berry Gordy in the 1960s
– 13 year old Stevie Wonder’s early career and the meteoric rise of beloved artist such as The Supremes, Smokey Robinson and The Jackson 5 in the 1960s and 1970s
– The fall of famous names, the label’s trials and tribulations and Motown’s continued success into the 2000s.
Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a motown fan, a music enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Motown history ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 160+
Paper source: our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Follow us