A FINE PRESS JAB AT AMERICAN POLITICS

Mailer, Norman (1923-2007)

How the Wimp Won the War [Signed Limited Edition #27/275] [Lord John Press]

Northridge, CA: Lord John Press, 1992. Limited Edition.
A STINGING POLITICAL CRITIQUE BY ONE OF THE 20TH CENTURY’S MOST FORMIDABLE LITERARY PUGILISTS.
In this essay, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Norman Mailer dissects the American political landscape of the early 1990s with his signature blend of pugnacity and intellectual rigor. Produced by the legendary Lord John Press, this volume is a beautiful example of fine press craftsmanship, featuring a bespoke binding and a hand-signed limitation page.

KEY FEATURES
+++ Limited Edition: Number 27 of only 275 signed copies.
+++ Signature: Boldly signed by Norman Mailer on a special preliminary limitation page.
+++ Binding: Custom cloth-backed boards featuring an "NM" (Norman Mailer) monogram pattern; spine lettered in gilt.
+++ Imprint: Northridge, CA: Lord John Press, 1992. [First Edition].
+++ Fine Press Pedigree: Founded by Herb Yellin, Lord John Press was the premier publisher for signed limited editions of contemporary giants like Updike, King, and Mailer.
+++ Specs: 5.5 by 7.5 inches / [7], 28, [3] pages.

CONDITION: Fine -- Gift Quality. No flaws or blemishes. The bindings are tight, square, and pristine. Internally bright and clean.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE --
Norman Mailer was the enfant terrible of American letters for six decades. Whether writing about the moon landing, the execution of Gary Gilmore, or the 'New Journalism,' Mailer's voice was essential to the American dialogue. This 1992 essay showcases Mailer as a political prophet, analyzing the shift in American leadership and foreign policy that he argued would have long-lasting consequences for the nation's identity.

The Lord John Press editions are highly prized by collectors for their portability and elegance. Unlike bulky trade hardcovers, these volumes were designed specifically for the "Signed Limited" market, using superior paper and unique binding materials that have allowed them to age with remarkable grace.

SUBJECTS: American Politics, 1990s History, Literary Criticism, Norman Mailer, Fine Press, Signed Copy, Limited Edition, Essay, Politics.

Item #21593

Price: $85.00