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You Can Survive the Bomb; How to Prepare for an Attack: The Only Complete Guide to Family Survival from the dust jacket

1961réf. 88706Chicago IL: Quadrangle Books 1961. Presumed First Edition First printing. Hardcover. Very good/Good. Wayne H. Gallagher. v 3 194 4 pages. Glossary. Illustrations. Tabular data. Appendix. Index. The dust jacket has some wear small tears and soiling. This is a myth-shattering guide to bomb survival which offers new hope for millions of Americans. It breaks the hypnotic spell of mass figures bloated into death and destruction. It firmly contradicts the "certain death" psychology advocated by well-meaning but mistaken spreaders of despair and futility. More specifically this book is a manual for life. Author Mel Mawrence was Chief of Informational Services Illinois Civil Defense Office. John Clark Kimball was a former foreign correspondent Air Intelligence Officer USNR. This work includes scientific details; list of supplies; air burst charts; bomb shelter manufacturers and suppliers circa 1960. This book was a timely contribution during a period of intense public discussion of and governmental and personal investment in civil defense against a nuclear attack. Some of the content on fallout shelters was derived from the British experience of the construction of protection spaces during the German bombing campaign of WWII frequently referred to as "The Blitz". This book by Colonel Mel Mawrence with John Clark Kimball is a well-written primer of survival in the event of nuclear attack. The authors predict that even in a-well-managed unsuspected attack "the great majority of Americans probably will have a warning of at least hours." The authors emphasize that by proper preparation this country could hold the death rate to "between one and eleven per cent of the population." They urge that such preparation be commenced immediately both on a national and an individual basis; they chide those who in their eagerness to avoid hard responsibility grasp at any excuse even to the "siren song of certain death." Quadrangle Books hardcover

Ground Zero Books · États-Unis50,00 $US≈ 44,58 €

Middleton, Bernard; Pankow, David (Editor); Kavin, Mel (Foreword); Ritchie, Ward (Book Design); Morris, Henry (Printer); Miura,ABAA

You Can Judge a Book by Its Cover; A Brief Survey of Materials

1994réf. 25111108Seal Beach California: Mel Kavin/Kater-Crafts Bookbinders 1994. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine. One of 500 copies miniature book 166 pp. signed by eight contributers to making the book. A stunning book which can indeed be judged by its cover.bound in full black leather red and blue leather abstract designs cut in on both boards the front additionally with a small gilt circle both boards and the spine glittering with iridescent green and blue dots the gilt top-edge with debossed green and purple dots.a magical book and so far we've just looked at the exterior. Upon opening the book one discovers the bright blue marbled endpapers by Einen Miura and inside will be found seven wood engravings by John DePol each section with a "chapter headpiece" of a gilt abstract design. The contributors to this book include some of the most talented: authored by Bernard C. Middleton a skilled restorer of bindings as well as a prolific writer on the techniques of the craft; Ward Ritche who designed the text John DePol contributor of the seven wood engravings David Pankow the editor Henry Morris the printer Mel Kavin who wrote the Foreword the blue marbled endpapers by Einen Miura and the binding design by Tini Miura note that all eight of these signed the book at the final blanks. Although not signed by him Pat Reagh set the type. A feast for both the eye and mind. ___DESCRIPTION: Bound in leathers and decorated as set forth above blue marbled endpapers double-spread title page with gilt decorations and rules; miniature 2 7/8" by 2 3/8" pagination: 1-7 8-161 1 blank 1 colophon 2 blanks 2 signature pages. Enclosed in a clamshell case covered in black silk on the sides black leather spine with an abstract red spine label with silver lettering the inner tray lined with grey handmade paper this no. 35 of 500 copies. ___CONDITION: Volume fine with clean boards straight corners without rubbing a strong square text block with solid hinges the interior is clean and bright and entirely free of prior owner markings; clean and as new. The clamshell case also fine clean and without wear. ___POSTAGE: International customers please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have we are here to help. Mel Kavin/Kater-Crafts Bookbinders hardcover books