Horizon Spring 1964 [Hardcover] J. (editor). Thorndike, Joseph

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Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This 1964 Spring issue of the influential literary magazine “Horizon” offers a portal into mid-20th century modernist culture. Founded by Cyril Connolly in 1939, the quarterly was a hub for avant-garde writers and artists during WWII. Edited by Joseph Thorndike, this volume captures the era’s intellectual vibrancy, showing signs of gentle use by a literary devotee. A prized artifact for collectors of little magazines and modernist literature.

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Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This 1964 issue of the esteemed literary quarterly “Horizon” is a time capsule of mid-20th century arts and letters. Founded in 1939 by Cyril Connolly, the magazine was a beacon for modernist writers and artists during the turbulent WWII years. This Spring 1964 edition, edited by Joseph Thorndike, captures the vibrancy of the era’s intellectual scene. While showing signs of gentle use, the volume remains a treasured artifact for collectors of little magazines and devotees of modernist literature. Within its pages, one can imagine the lively discourse between luminaries like T.S. Eliot, Henry Miller, and Dylan Thomas who graced Horizon’s pages. A fascinating window into a pivotal moment in 20th century culture.

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Weight 23.2 lbs
Dimensions 30.73 × 23.11 × 6.6 in
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