Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum has issued its official catalogue, titled 'Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Collection Catalogue－Carrying the Legacy of Hiroshima－'.
　It is 21 years since the last official catalogue was issued, in 1999. The subtitle, 'Carrying the Legacy of Hiroshima', incorporates the wish to communicate the reality of the damage from the atomic bomb across generations and national boundaries, and to link it to the creation of a peaceful world without nuclear weapons or war. The catalogue was completed after a year-long editing period with the support of many people.
　The catalogue includes artifacts, pictures and photographs currently on display in the permanent exhibition rooms together with extensive commentary.
　In addition to the main text, there are sixteen columns in the catalogue. Readers can gain a wide range of knowledge in line with their particular areas of interest.
　The main text is organized in chronological order so ensure that the flow of history is easy to understand. In the chronological table and list of references at the end of the catalogue, readers can learn about incidents related to the atomic bombing and basic literature on the incidents together.
　Japanese and English are provided in separate versions of the catalogue, which means that there is more space in the layout and the catalogue is easier to read than the previous version. Catalogue price is ¥1,500 (tax included). A4 size, 134 pages, color. The catalogue is on sale in the Museum Shop.