How to Start a Riot. [Comic Book Jackets]

Crawford, Roger ; Emily Leister ; Reginald S. Leister ; "Patrick J. O'Reilly", Bud Wattheimer, William G. Hotbutt, H. J. Kaczerski, James J. Finkelbottom, Gus Brassnuckle, Gertrude Swish.

Published by Toledo, Ohio : Leister Game Co., Inc. ; Tripleday Press ; Kahl Bros., c1959., 1959

About this Item

prejudiced "comic" dust jacket in poor taste, depicts false book title intended to deceive viewer into believing the book carries an unbelievable title, together with fake blurbs and a fictional biography of the imaginary author, Patrick J. Reilly ; ".[T]he biggest thrill which comes to the owner of a set of these comic book jackets lies in his ability to put them on regular books and display them in rather conspicuous places in the living or recreation room before a party.High school and college students will discover these book jackets can provide them with a never-ending source of fun for fooling members of the faculty, as well as fellow students, without the danger of being expelled from the institution of learning." ; [debatable, as some of these covers have racist titles that would surely result in expulsion now] ; very scarce 50s-60s ephemera showing contemporary callous feeling towards the Irish and victims of terrorism ; shows wear, but otherwise G.

Seller Inventory # 3602

Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Start a Riot. [Comic Book Jackets]
• Publisher: Toledo, Ohio : Leister Game Co., Inc. ; Tripleday Press ; Kahl Bros., c1959.
• Publication Date: 1959
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Catalog 60 - General