Few realized in 1938 that a revolution was about to take place. A little book appeared in drugstores and on newsstands that would fit into the jacket pocket of an ordinary person. There was no real binding, no dust jacket, just a colorful, laminated cover. It was an experiment, and the pocket book was born. From the glittering images of square-jawed cowboys to the gritty slum-dwellers of social realism, "The Great American Paperback" is a bountiful museum of over 600 brilliant covers, each of them a miniature gem, evocative ...
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Few realized in 1938 that a revolution was about to take place. A little book appeared in drugstores and on newsstands that would fit into the jacket pocket of an ordinary person. There was no real binding, no dust jacket, just a colorful, laminated cover. It was an experiment, and the pocket book was born. From the glittering images of square-jawed cowboys to the gritty slum-dwellers of social realism, "The Great American Paperback" is a bountiful museum of over 600 brilliant covers, each of them a miniature gem, evocative of the fashions and attitudes of its era. This book is destined to become a classic among librarians, graphic designers, and bibliophiles alike.
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May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwill's nonprofit mission!
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NF. Stated first American edition. 9" x 12 1/2" hardcover bound in pictori al cloth. A near fine copy in a near fine dust jacket. Former owner's name and the date are inked on the front fly leaf's upper right corner. Rubs to the book's spine tips. The dust jacket has rubs to its spine tips and corners. Illustrated in color through-out. Shipping weight i s approximately six pounds. Additional charges will apply to internati onal orders.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1888054506. Book and unclipped DJ are as new. Appears to be new book. No ownership or other marks. Not a remainder.; Color Illustrations; 12.20 X 9 X 1.40 inches; 320 pages.
