ralph ellison albert einstein (1 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good+. First Edition. Drawings, graphics, b&w photos; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 152 pages; January 1948: Vol 2, No. 1. Trade-format literary magazine in pictorial wraps. 146 pp. First issue under the new title '48, formerly '47: The Magazine of the Year. Cover and rear wrapper design by McKnight Kauffer. Features the first appearance of Ralph Ellison's "Battle Royal, " an important standalone story later revised and included as the opening chapter of his landmark novel Invisible Man. Also includes contributions from Albert Einstein ("Atomic Science: '48 Reading List") , Ogden Nash, Stephen Spender, and color reproductions of works by Ben Shahn. A sound and complete copy. Rust to binding staples; partial split along spine fold of the covers, archivally mended with judicious application of Japanese kozo paper. Diagonal stress crease to the top corner of the rear cover and final 15 leaves. An uncommon and notable issue. G+.