The Washington Post Announces Commemorative Editions for the 2009 Presidential Inauguration
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - The Washington Post will offer special, commemorative editions of The Washington Post Magazine and the January 20th and 21st newspapers, and today announces it will publish a retrospective hardcover book featuring Washington Post photography. The commemorative editions provide journalism that can be kept as memorabilia of the historic 2009 Presidential Inauguration.
“On the day after the 2008 Presidential Election, The Washington Post set a new record for the paper’s daily circulation,” said Candy Lee, Marketing Vice President at The Washington Post. “We want to be able to give our local readers and the millions of visitors traveling to D.C. unique ways to remember this historic moment.”
The Washington Post’s special editions available for purchase include:
- Washington Post Inauguration Commemorative Book of Photography: “The Inauguration of Barack Obama: A Photographic Journal” is a 160 page hardcover commemorative photo book by The Post’s award-winning photographers and reporters, documenting the ceremony, parade, crowds, private moments, Inaugural balls and other scenes from the historic event. This book is available for preorder now: www.washingtonpost.com/store or call 800 222 4657 (code WPT)
- Special Washington Post Magazine Inauguration Issue: The magazine, titled "The Road to History," will feature a cover photo story and essay by Will Haygood on the historic journey of Barack Obama. www.washingtonpost.com/store
- Newspaper Commemorative Editions: On Inauguration Day, The Post is planning a special section in the morning edition and a second, afternoon edition with updated news from the day’s Inaugural events. The following day’s commemorative paper will have full coverage of the Inauguration, including evening balls and events. www.washingtonpost.com/store
- Archival Newspaper Prints: The historic front page of The Washington Post newspaper's Inaugural edition featuring the swearing in of The President will be made available as an archival print. The Photo Store also has The Post’s photography available. http://www.washingtonpost.com/buyphotos
About The Washington Post (washingtonpost.com)
The Washington Post is the flagship newspaper of The Washington Post Company (NYSE:WPO), a diversified education and media company whose principal operations include educational and career services, newspaper and magazine publishing, television broadcasting, cable television systems and electronic information services. In addition to The Washington Post, the Company owns Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive (WPNI), the online publishing subsidiary whose flagship products include washingtonpost.com, Newsweek.com, Slate, BudgetTravel.com, Sprig.com and TheRoot.com; Express; El Tiempo Latino; The Gazette and Southern Maryland Newspapers; The Herald (Everett, WA); Newsweek magazine; Post-Newsweek Stations (Detroit, Houston, Miami, Orlando, San Antonio and Jacksonville); Cable ONE, serving subscribers in midwestern, western and southern states; and CourseAdvisor, an online lead generation provider.
The Company also owns Kaplan, Inc., a leading global provider of educational services to individuals, schools and businesses, serving over one million students with operations in more than 30 countries. Its international programs include higher education, test preparation, language instruction and professional training.
The Company has ownership interests in the Los Angeles Times-Washington Post News Service and Bowater Mersey Paper Company.
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