{"product_id":"the-world-of-fanzines-fredric-wertham-m-d-first-edition","title":"The World of Fanzines, Fredric Wertham, M.D. — First Edition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe World of Fanzines: A Special Form of Communication, Fredric Wertham, M.D. — First Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carbondale and Edwardsville,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Illinois University Press,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1973 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"177\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8vo,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 144.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"203\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very Good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The binding remains tight and square,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the black cloth spine and grey boards showing minimal signs of shelf-wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The pages are internally clean and bright,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e free from notable foxing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tears,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or internal markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The original unclipped dust jacket is present and largely intact,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e exhibiting some light rubbing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e minor spot marks to the front red panel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and slight edge-wear and sun-fading typical of a volume of this age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A well-preserved copy overall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"686\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a true first edition printing of Dr Fredric Wertham's seminal study on fanzines and amateur press.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe volume retains its original dust jacket,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring the distinctive red archway graphic on the front cover and a rear-panel portrait sketch of the author by William Auerbach-Levy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the author of the controversial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eSeduction of the Innocent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wertham’s later work is highly sought-after by comic historians and cultural sociologists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e First editions of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"171\"\u003eThe World of Fanzines\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have become increasingly scarce on the open market,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e particularly in well-preserved condition with the original jacket intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this fascinating departure from his earlier,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e highly critical stance on comic books,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e renowned psychiatrist Dr Fredric Wertham turns his analytical eye to the grassroots world of fanzines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Here,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wertham explores the creative,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e non-violent,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and amateur-driven nature of these self-published magazines,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e arguing that they offer a uniquely positive and authentic form of communication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An essential and surprising read for those interested in fan culture,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comic book history,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the evolution of alternative media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55784573206867,"sku":"6855","price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261102_120142.jpg?v=1794149281","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-world-of-fanzines-fredric-wertham-m-d-first-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}