The cover is a drawing of the mushroom cloud over the Hiroshima delta with the title “Atomic Bombing Commemorative Edition.” It is one of the earliest special publications on the atomic bombing that have been issued in Hiroshima. Though the descriptions show great restraint, it contains essays, journals, and hopeful photos of the still-scarred city.

When real A-bomb reporting finally began after occupation censorship, this special edition on the atomic bombing considered the “first expose of A-bomb damage” was one of the early authoritative publications. The first 11 pages contain the photos that finally conveyed the nature of the atomic bomb and the catastrophe it wrought. The overwhelming response eventually led to sales of 520,000 copies, including additional printings. (Hurried additional printings were done in black and white.)

Major newspaper articles on the atomic bombing from August 1945 to December 1980 are arranged in chronological order in a two-volume set. These articles carry titles indicative of the times, including “Firebombing of Hiroshima” on August 7, 1945 and “Enemy Drops New Bomb on Hiroshima” on August 8.

This encyclopedia contains a broad range of information related to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and peace, including conflicts and wars around the world, peace research, and the peace movement. Chapter 13 (“Hibakusha”) and Chapter 20 (“The History of Hiroshima and Nagasaki”) provide particularly detailed facts and on the bombings along with explanations of terms. (First edition: 1985)

This major work presents information on rescue activities conducted by Hiroshima doctors after the atomic bombing as well as explanations of the bodily harm the bomb inflicted. The book was published to commemorate the Public Health Awards given to the Council, which furthered research on and treatment of A-bomb-related disorders. (In 1969, With the Survivors was published as a sequel.)

This booklet summarizes the A-bomb damage and Hiroshima City’s work for peace. It is available in English, Chinese, Hangul, Arabic, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Russian.

This booklet summarizes the A-bomb damage and Hiroshima City’s work for peace. It is available in English, Chinese, Hangul, Arabic, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Russian.

Collection of roughly 100 of the drawings sent to NHK in response to the broadcasting company’s call to “Leave drawings of the atomic bombing to posterity.” Even though the drawings were created 30 years after the bombing, the images burned into the minds of survivors emanate a power that could only be conveyed by one who was there.

Hiroshima City compiled this collection of personal accounts five years after the atomic bombing. It consists of 18 full accounts and 16 extracts from the 164 accounts submitted by survivors. At the time of publication, it was not widely distributed, but when it was revised and republished 15 years later by the Asahi Shimbunsha, it found a wide readership.

This book is the first volume in the 27-volume set of the History of Hiroshima Prefecture, a compilation project begun in 1968. Materials related to the atomic bombing are found in the following chapters: Chapter 1 - Defense Structure towards the End of the War; Chapter 2 - Record of the A-bomb Disaster; Chapter 3 - Reports of A-bomb Study Groups; Chapter 4 - International Reaction to the Atomic Bombings; and Chapter 5 - Efforts for Peace.

This book is the first volume in the 13-volume history that Hiroshima City began compiling in 1975. It systematically presents various materials related to studies of A-bomb damage conducted by Professor Masao Tsuzuki of Tokyo University Medical School, the first person to write about the research into and treatment of A-bomb-related disorders.

A comprehensive history of the survivor assistance administration and system published on the 50th anniversary of the atomic bombing. [chronological tables, index]

On December 5, 1996, the World Heritage Committee added the A-bomb Dome, already a symbol of peace, to the registry of World Heritage sites. To commemorate that honor, this compilation was published in 1997 to explain the background of that decision and provide a comprehensive collection of information relating to the A-bomb Dome.
[A-bomb Dome drawings, chronological tables]

A record of architectural structures that survived the catastrophic destruction inflicted on Hiroshima by the atomic bombing. Abundant photos from the time of construction, the bombing, during reconstruction, and the present tell the story of A-bombed buildings, bridges, trees, etc. [essays, chronological tables]

On the 50th anniversary of the atomic bombings, Hiroshima City Central Library published this catalog listing the 5000 books (totaling 15,600 copies) in its collection that relate to the atomic bombings.