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The book provides a comprehensive historical account of the iconic outdoor brand, highlighting its commitment to quality, customer service, and enduring values. Readers praise the high-quality production, beautiful illustrations, and engaging, informative content that captures the essence of the brand's 100-year history. The book is described as a wonderful keepsake that leaves readers with a renewed sense of pride and loyalty towards the brand.
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June 27, 2026
Enjoyed the history!
I bought this in store and the guy at the counter said he worked there 2 years and never saw anyone purchase this before. I'm like what? I'm a huge fan of the boat and totes so I w
Suffolk, VA
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January 11, 2026
Great book on LLBeans history
Fun and interesting book on LLBeans history. I grew up with LLbeans catalog and it's fun to read the stories. Great coffee table book and it is beautifully constructed with a heavy
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December 27, 2025
LL bean Book
Great book, time travel from when I first began ordering from Bean to the present, great pictures and a fun book to read...
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August 14, 2025
What a beautiful book
If you love LL Bean as much as I do and it's a part of your life for as long as it has been mine this book is an absolute must.
The binding is just like their bags with sewn and
Maine
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December 30, 2024
GREAT BOOK!
I love this book. Well made and super fascinating. Worth the read!
New York
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December 27, 2024
Best book around
I bought this book as I have so many L L Bean items... my maiden name is Bean and this book is the most interesting read so far!
Benton City, WA
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December 19, 2024
Cat lady
Nice sturdy book great to pass the time. Good pictures.
Georgia
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July 24, 2024
Great Book Great Price
This book tells the L.L. Bean story so well with great detail. The price was a clever $19.12 as well (before tax) which I love.
East Pennsylvania
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May 9, 2024
Great storybook
Great storybook, thank you for making this and sharing the history
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December 20, 2023
L.L. Bean Book
This book is great! I’ve enjoyed reading it so even my husband likes looking at it! We both fell in love with L.L. Bean and it only made sense to learn the history too!
Ohio
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December 14, 2021
Must have book
Great coffee table book with interesting history! Pics are fun too.
Naples, FL
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November 18, 2020
Awesome
Very interesting especially some of the returns people made
connecticut
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February 25, 2019
Fantastic Book on L.L. Bean History and Products
This is a great coffee table book for all L.L. Bean lovers. Great historical information about Mr. Bean, the company and the products over the years. Beautifully illustrated timeli
West Hollywood
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June 14, 2018
A Landmark And A Triumph
I would describe myself as: entertained
got this because i have shopped at L.L Bean for many years now and wanted to see what all happened to make it the way it is now.
this is a good read for times when I'm feeling dow
Greenville VA
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March 23, 2016
Very Nice Book
We keep this book in our rental cottage in Maine and it is perfect for a casual glance or an extended read. Lots of vintage memorabilia, photos, and stories from the wonderful LL B
Blue HIll, ME
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January 20, 2016
Great coffe table book
I would describe myself as: Traditional clean cut guy
I love L.L. Bean and enjoyed the selection of coloured pictures and detailed history of L.L. Beans iconic products, company milestones and cultural embrace over the years.
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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September 8, 2015
Beautiful book
I would describe myself as: Farmer
I'm addicted to llbean and this book tells a beautiful story of the history of the company. Love it!!
Texas
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August 27, 2015
Nice Weekend Read
So far the book is a great read on those quiet weekend afternoons at the cottage. I like the stories it is telling so far. It will take me a while to finish it but hey, the book wa
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
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April 22, 2015
Perfect
Arrived perfectly packaged and sooner than expected. Loved the quality and guest are enjoying the coffee table book!
Clinton, NY
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January 6, 2013
A Treasure
I would describe myself as: Country and casual
I truly treasure this book. The beautifully illustrated pictures allow one to feel the life of simpler times. The cover is simple, but textured and rich looking. It is a book to be
Henderson, Kentucky
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