We Were Witnesses 1946

The book *Wij waren getuigen* from 1946 is an impressive memorial book about the Second World War and the German occupation of the Netherlands. It is a collaboration between various artists and writers who wanted to capture the horrors of the war immediately after the liberation.

Key details

• Drawings: The book contains 30 black-and-white drawings by Piet Klaasse. These illustrations mock the Nazis or express fierce criticism of the occupation.
• Texts: The drawings are accompanied by poems by Theun de Vries.
• Introduction: The introduction was written by Jan H. de Groot and Ed. Hoornik.
• Publisher: It was published in 1946 by Vrij Nederland in Amsterdam.

Characteristics of the edition

• Format: It is a "large 4o" (quarto) book, which corresponds to a large format of approximately 28.5 x 37.5 cm.
• Pages: It contains 70 pages.
• Binding: The first edition is usually bound in half-linen.