Inside Anne Frank's House: An Illustrated Journey Through Anne's World

by Hans Westra

More than 350 full-color and black-and-white photographs capture the legacy of Anne Frank on the seventy-fifth anniversary of her birth in a visual tour of the famous Amsterdam home in which Anne and her family took refuge to escape the Nazis. 40,000 first printing.

Genres: Biography, History, Holocaust

268 pages, Hardcover

First published November 18, 2004

Reviews

[Mary Lou · Rating 4 out of 5]

An invaluable companion to Anne Frank's journal. The photos allow the reader to put himself into the scene, and make it easier to imagine the daily lives of those hidden in the annex. They also show the reader the fate that those in hiding were trying so desperately to avoid. The text provides historical context, both the history of the family (pre- and post-journal), and what was happening in the concentration camps at the time that Anne and her family were there.

[Liv · Rating 5 out of 5]

Since I can't afford a ticket to Amsterdam, this sure is the next best thing.

[Dan Stern · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have loved Anne Frank since I first read her diary as a 10-year-old almost thirty years ago. Someday, I hope to make the trip to the Netherlands and visit the place that served as her hiding place during those dark years of the Holocaust. Till then, this book serves as a reasonable substitute - readers get to take the same tour that visitors take on a physical tour of the house. Excerpts from the diary that are found in the house are also included, together with background information by Otto Frank (Anne's father), the museum directors, etc. There is also information pertaining to the diary and its publication.

The highlight of this book (for me) were the hundreds of archival photographs of Anne, her family, and friends in various settings, and of course of the Annex itself. Many are in black and white and there are some color photographs as well. The photographs are labeled in small text, though it's a pity that some appear to be erroneously labeled. The photographs paint a vivid portrait of Anne's history and life and made me weep for the tragedy of it all. This is a must have for anyone who is interested in the history of Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust. I would also recommend the following:

[Christine Sinclair · Rating 4 out of 5]

I went to the Anne Frank house in October; now this book will keep my memory of that visit alive. It has very complete information about the house and its restoration into today's museum, and details about life in the Secret Annex as well as the fate of each of the eight people in hiding there for two long years. My favorite quote from Anne Frank's diary: "I don't want to have lived in vain like most people. I want to be useful or bring enjoyment to all people, even those I've never met. I want to go on living even after my death" And even though her death came far too soon, she will never be forgotten.

[Jadin Mercer · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good! I love how it shows you her life. Sad seeing the conditions. The part how they take her is so freaking sad I wanted to cry because she was septated from everyone and they were held at gun point.

[Antoinette Calkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful!

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

World War II and the Holocaust has always had a place in my heart ever since I read Number the Stars in fifth grade. It is a subject that holds no justification for the acts committed and one that breaks my heart each time I think of how many families were affected during this time and afterwards.

This very comprehensive and well-organized text is a great one for those who would like to learn more about the fears and troubles the Frank family (Otto, Edith, Margot, and Anne), the van Pels (Hermann, Auguste, and Peter), and Fritz Pfeffer faced during the two years they went into hiding.

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[Deanna Sutter · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an amazing book filled with great pictures and tons of information. Very informative. The only reason that I'm giving it three stars instead of more is that it jumped around way to much. One page you were reading a journal entry from 1942, then the next page 1944, and then the next page would be 1943. I like order, so this frustrated me.

An amazing story. At the end they point out that Anne's great desire was to be a famous author for the world. They show how her father makes sure his daughter's dreams come true.

[Jane Erickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

An unbelievably heartrending book. So full of details I never knew and transporting images I've never seen—sometimes the charming and monstrous side-by-side. I could only read a few pages at a time before feeling utterly overwhelmed.

[Christine Mathieu · Rating 5 out of 5]

This coffee table book is such a treasure!
I've read it several years ago and once more before our recent trip to Amsterdam.
The book describes the renovation which took place in the late 1990's in order to make it look like it did way back in August 1944 when the people in hiding were arrested by the Gestapo.

If you tend to reread your Anne Frank books collection this is a must read.
Beautiful photos.

[polly]

Okay DARN IT: the book I bought in Amsterdam at Anne Frank's house is not on here--"ANNE FRANK HOUSE, A MUSEUM WITH A STORY" I'll substitute this book in its place, even though I'll read the one from the museum instead!!

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. Really brought it to life. The pictures made it more real. I immediately bought it on Amazon after finishing it.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!!

[Beks · Rating 5 out of 5]

found the tour leaflet inside the front cover of this book, which I must have bought not long after I visited the house in 2002.