Soviet Democracy
New York: Soviet Russia Today, 1947. Original 1947 printing. Pamphlet. 48pp. Duodecimo [18.5 cm] Tan saddle-stitched wraps, featuring cover art by the author's son, Lynd Ward, an artist known for his novels in pictures and his book illustrations. With small rust stains surrounding the staples of the binding. Very Good +. Item #69336
With reproduced black and white photos and with illustrations by Lynd Ward. Chicago-born illustrator, printer, and novelist Lynd Ward was known for his series of wordless novels illustrated with woodcuts and wood engravings, often referred to as a precursor to modern graphic novels.
The author, Harry Frederick Ward (1873-1966), was a Methodist preacher and social activist. He founded the Methodist Federation of Social Services in 1907, and in 1933 he helped found New America, an organization devoted to economic reform and moving the country towards socialism. One of the more prominent organizations that Ward helped to co-found was the American Civil Liberties Union. Furthermore, in the 1930s Ward was also a leader in the American League against War and Fascism. Anti-war efforts would remain a passion of his throughout his life.
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