Shostakovich, Dimitri. (1906–1975) Time Magazine featuring "Fireman Shostakovich"Time. The Weekly Newsmagazine. Volume XL. Number 3. July 20, 1942, featuring the famous illustration on the cover by Boris Artzybasheff. 80 pp. In fine condition. "At the beginning of the Great Patriotic War in 1941, Shostakovich, like millions of his countrymen, sought to enlist in the Red Army. He proudly declared, Until now I have only known peaceful work. But now I am ready to take up arms. However, Shostakovich was quickly rejected because of his