• Two collectible newspaper books from genuine LA Times newspaper articles
• Individually bound with free embossing on the cover
• A gift set like no other to remember a basketball legend
• Includes a FREE royal purple gift box to protect your book for years to come

Five-time NBA Championship winner and two-time Olympic gold medalist Kobe Bryant will forever be recognized as one of the NBA’s greatest all time players, and his legacy will live long in the hearts of sports fans and many others around the world. Now, with two brand new books by Historic Newspapers, you can relive Kobe’s legacy by exploring original newspaper reports from the LA Times as part of this fantastic gift set.

The first book in the set is filled with newspaper reports on the LA Lakers, documenting their top moments on the court as far back as 1960. Beginning just before the 1961 season, when the Lakers moved to Los Angeles, the basketball fan in your life can reminisce on their favorite Lakers games and discover even more about the history of the team. 

The second book is dedicated solely to Kobe Bryant, creating a precious keepsake for all fans of Black Mamba. After an incredible career with the LA Lakers, Kobe Bryant had reached numerous records and won 5 NBA championships. As a well respected member of the basketball community and an outstanding player, the loss of Kobe affected family, friends and fans all across the globe. This special book is the perfect way to remember and treasure his legacy for years to come. 

Especially for a basketball fan, these keepsakes are a tribute to Kobe Bryant’s sporting life, never letting you forget his most iconic moments throughout his storied career. Even more, you can personalize the books with a loved one’s Name to create a special gift especially for them. Both of these special edition books are presented in a luxury purple gift box, free of charge, to create the ideal gift for any Lakers or Kobe fan and preserve your book for years to come.

To see which moments of Kobe’s legacy are immortalized in our Kobe Bryant book, view the contents here.

Our LA Lakers book contents are here.

How is your LA Lakers & Kober Bryant history book personalized?

• Name: 25-character limit (appears on the front cover)
• Gift Box: Optional (please see image for example of gift box available)

The opening page includes a space for you to write a handwritten personal message. If you are ordering this as a gift, we recommend getting the book delivered to your home address if you would like to complete it with a personalized message. Only enter the name you wish to be printed on the book. When entering your personalization, please note that accents, emojis, and other symbols can’t be used as our system doesn’t support these. Make sure to double-check your spelling.

Size & Quality

• Cover: Leatherette
• Page Count: 99 / 177
• Size: 12.5 x 15 inches
• Paper Source:  Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
• Made in the UK

These newspaper reproductions are created from the Los Angeles Times scan archive and in some instances, there will be blemishes and the reproduction quality may not be as clear or precise as copying directly from the actual paper itself. 

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