From the Michael Stokes Collection, this extraordinary publication reveals a side of World War II never before made public: young Allied troops discharging tension in boisterous, naked play and intimate "buddy" friendships. A remarkable, often tender, lineup of personal photographs and vintage military ephemera, these images offer a whole new perspective on masculinity and the wartime relations between men.
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From the Michael Stokes Collection, this extraordinary publication reveals a side of World War II never before made public: young Allied troops discharging tension in boisterous, naked play and intimate "buddy" friendships. A remarkable, often tender, lineup of personal photographs and vintage military ephemera, these images offer a whole new perspective on masculinity and the wartime relations between men.
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Near Fine in Not Issued jacket. Book. 4to-over 9æ-12" tall. Large oblong quarto bound in faux blue leather, blind-stamped, with raised gold lettering and small oval pictorial paste-down at center of front cover. All edges gilt. 320 pages. Foreword by Dian Hanson, Introduction by Scotty Bowers and "Buddies" by Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn printed in English, German and French. Additional texts consisting of excerpts from James Jones, E.B. Sledge Gore Vidal, et alia also in three languages. Illustrated throughout with black and white contemporary photographs, several color photographs and color advertisement and propaganda posters. First edition with colophon page "Blue Leatherette" edition, though no printing stated. No previous ownership marks. A volume in the Michael Stokes Collection. A clean, tight, and internally unmarked copy. Some incidental rubbing to raised gold stars on cover from shelving. A near fine copy. A large, heavy volume, Priority and International orders will require additional postage calculated as close to actual cost as possible.
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New in Fine Condition jacket. Book 320 pages. Illustrations throughout. Still in shrink-wrap. Introduction by Scotty Bowers. Text is in English, French and German.
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Near Fine. No Dust Jacket Issued. Size: 11x1x9; Text in English, French, and German. True 1st printing/edition with blue boards with gilt lettering and gilded edges. Text and photos clean, pages bright and crisp. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square. Three spots of faint bumps to edges, minor rubbing to cover, otherwise book is like new/near fine. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping.
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Book is in good condition and may contain underlining or highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include library labels. May not contain miscellaneous items (toys, dvds, etc). We offer 100% money back guarantee and fast customer support.
