The book was published in New York by the Mutual Music Society on May 28, 1943, consisting of 116 pages.
[1] The book was wrapped in dark red cloth with two stapled, folded multiple page scores, with the title in a gold color.
Glenn Miller described the process of making orchestral arrangements with many examples from his own orchestra.
The book was also published in a similar UK edition in 1943 by Chappell & Co., Ltd., 50 New Bond Street, in London, W.I, printed by Lowe and Brydone.
[3] James Stewart was shown reading the book in a 1953 Universal Pictures promotional photograph for the film The Glenn Miller Story.