Signed by Lynd Ward
A Relevant Memoir, The Story of the Equinox Cooperative Press
Publication: New York: Three Mountains Press, 1977. First Edition.
Notes: "At the very bottom of the Great Depression in the United States, a group of young men and women in and around the book business formed a cooperative corporation dedicated to publishing works of literary significance that commercially-minded publishers were neglecting and to publishing such works in ways that enabled the graphic arts to illuminate as well as enhance an author's meaning."—front flap. Among the authors the cooperative published were William Faulkner, Conrad Aiken, Lynd Ward, Thomas Mann, etc.
With a Foreword by Lynd Ward and a bibliography.
111 pages.
Edition + Condition: First edition (first printing, with no later printings indicated). A very good copy in a very good dust jacket which is slightly faded at the spine. This copy is signed by Hart, who was a cooperative member, and Lynd Ward, who was also. "For Chandler Grannis with good thoughts & wishes. Henry Hart", then "and every good wish—Lynd Ward." The recipient was a long-time writer and editor for Publisher's Weekly.
Item No: #117506
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