John W Luce (52 results)

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, September 1960. Trade Paperback. Very Good. Unmarked. Spine straight, tight and uncreased. Foxing to edges and covers. Not from a library. vii + 146 pages. The National Purpose was a highly influential, five-part public debate and essay symposium jointly sponsored by Life magazine and The New York Times that aimed to address a widespread anxiety that post-war America had become overly materialistic, affluent, and complacent, losing its foundational sense of mission in the face of the escalating Cold War. The series emerged at a critical cultural and political juncture the end of the Eisenhower administration and the dawn of the 1960 presidential campaign. Spurred by massive economic growth, intellectual critiques like John Kenneth Galbraith's The Affluent Society, and Soviet advancements like Sputnik, policymakers and journalists feared Americans were prioritizing personal comfort over national survival. The series sought to explicitly redefine the country's collective goals. The symposium featured ten prominent American leaders, intellectuals, and public figures who published long-form essays in the pages of Life and The New York Times. Notable contributors included: Adlai Stevenson: The former Democratic presidential nominee argued that America needed to "extend our vision. to all mankind" rather than retreating into private wealth. David Sarnoff: The head of RCA argued for a aggressive, renewed dedication to democratic traditions specifically tailored to fighting and defeating global Communism. Billy Graham: The famed evangelist diagnosed a "moral and spiritual cancer" in the country, warning that an obsession with personal luxury was robbing citizens of their individual and national character. Walter Lippmann & James Reston: The legendary political commentators argued that the country was stagnant and waiting for a political innovator—asserting that a great nation requires decisive presidential leadership to guide public resolve. Other Authors: The series also featured essays from Archibald MacLeish, John W. Gardner, Clinton Rossiter, John K. Jessup, and defense strategist Albert Wohlstetter. The articles generated enormous public discussion and heavily shaped the rhetoric of the 1960 election, directly influencing John F. Kennedy's "New Frontier" campaign, which focused on sacrifice and national renewal.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Good. Vol. 1, No. 10. Digest-sized. Lower spine tear into front cover has been glue-mended at spine; creasing; minor soiling. Book.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. Decorative patterned cloth binding slightly rubbed at spine ends, corners; paper label on spine chipped and rubbed; backstrip lightly smudged; leaf edges foxed, else a tight & clean book, with bright, clear ils. No dj. ; Many amusing b&w ils. printed on pastel text stock. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 120 pages.…

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine - Slight Chip. 1st.US Edition. The literary, mythological, historical and geographical evidence for Odysseus' legendary voyages surveyed and illustrated. 256p. illus (some col.) bibliography.index.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. Later Edition. 187 pages - with INDEX and plus book adverts. Read more about : Lycia, the Troad, Thera, ash fall-out, Greek mainland, pumice, Hagia Triada, Kato Zakro, Anaphi, Phira, and Ditka. Plenty of photographs - some of artifacts. Also diagrams showing things like magma chambers. Three or more maps. Also colour photos. Cond : Paper wrapper is white with black (and white) lettering, Front cover (night-time) photo shows lava flowing into the sea at Surtsey. Tight in binding. very light edge wear. P/o name verso front cover. No marks in text. Minimal soiling. Excellent reading copy. Quote (p. 122) : " Some have thought that the Talos episode is a late addition to the saga, but there is no strong reason for supposing so, and one indication I have noticed points in the other direction. The Talos episode ys located at the `Dictaean roadstead', a harbour in Crete.which would be entered by a ship coming from Karpathos to ._._._. ." Size: 8vo. Colour and B/W Photographs (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd. Unpaginated, hardcover. Cloth cover boards are clean and bright, with only light rubbing to the spine. Interior pages are printed on pink and green paper. Binding is solid. Contains B&W illustrations throughout. This book is a humorous take on the traditional almanac, providing readers with a satirical and witty look at the events and trends of the year. Previous owner's stamp is present on the inside front cover, otherwise clean copy. Goldsmith, Wallace (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Condition: Good. 16vo. Very Good. Hard cover. [Circa 150 pp.] Black and white plates. 2nd ed.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 8vo. Original textured blue cloth with pictorial central pastedown on cover signed by the early owner, Mr. John Doane, with his D embossed on tp, quite neat and elegant, many black and white illustrations a fine copy of a rare book of humour. John W. Luce (illustrator).…

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket As Issued. First edition / 1st Printing. First edition / First printing. 21.5 x 25cm. Soft Cover. Book (slight wear around edges of covers) is autographed by Curtis on half-title; there is a 2 fold - 6pp brochure showing slight wear along front edges; also included -- 2pp hand-written letter (chipped along top edge). The letter discusses his west coast shows and how something should be done about getting his paintings in the Guggenheim. 72, 6 + 2pp. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Illustrated with Color & b&w Reproductions (illustrator). Signed by Artist. Book.…

hardcover. Condition: Good. Good with wear and markings. Looks like an interesting title.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.