Lamont, Corliss

Voice in the Wilderness: Collected Essays of Fifty Years [Signed plus Ephemera & Photograph]

New York: Prometheus Books, 1974. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

Signed with an inscription to Horizon Books publisher Ben Raeburn. This book is from the estate of Horizon Books publisher Ben Raeburn that passed to his partner Patricia.

Laid-in is a photocopy of a two-page personal letter from Ben Raeburn to the author with a publisher’s tri-fold flyer advertising the book. Photograph of the author with caption: '... Highgate Cemetery'. Additionally, there is a contemporary review from the Humanist.

Red cloth with gilt spine titles; 8.75 inches tall; xvii, 327 pages with an index. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning.  The dust jacket has the price of $10.00 and modest edge wear, the white of the rear panel has lightly age-toned.

Genres/Subject Matter: Philosophy; Social Science; Political Science; Humanism; Civil Rights; History; Social Justice; Intellectual Thought; Activism

Near Fine / Very Good. Item #20259

The essays are a compendium that spans five decades offering a profound exploration of social and philosophical issues. Lamont, renowned for his advocacy of civil liberties and humanism, brings together a collection that resonates with intellectual rigor and compassionate inquiry.

The essays, meticulously curated, delve into a wide spectrum of topics. From critiques of authoritarianism to passionate defenses of individual rights, Lamont's voice emerges as a beacon of moral clarity. Each piece reflects his unwavering commitment to justice and his deep-seated belief in the power of reason and compassion to shape a better society.

The collection is organized thematically, allowing readers to trace the evolution of Lamont's thought over the decades. His writings on freedom of thought, democracy, and the ethical imperatives of our time are particularly poignant. Drawing from history, philosophy, and contemporary events, Lamont crafts arguments that are as relevant today as when they were first penned.

Lamont's Voice in the Wilderness is not merely a historical document but a call to action. It challenges readers to confront prevailing injustices and envision a world guided by principles of fairness and human dignity. His prose, marked by clarity and conviction, invites readers to engage critically with the pressing issues of our era. [Adapted from contemporary reviews]

Price: $125.00