This book pulls together the finest writing and the most important stories from the Guardian in 2003. From war reports to eyewitness accounts, political commentary to art criticism, sports stories and editorials, to obituaries and photography, The Guardian Year covers it all to provide a lasting record of a turbulent year. With contributions from some of the Guardian's best writers, including Nancy Banks-Smith, Catherine Bennett, Michael Billington, Emma Brockes, Julie Burchill, Matthew Engel, Jonathan Freedland, Suzanne Goldenberg, Simon Hoggart, Maggie O'Kane, Polly Toynbee, Gary Younge and Hugo Young.