Description
1929 edition. Hardcover has some moderate wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-worn copy of Walter B. Pitkin’s “The Art of Rapid Reading” offers a glimpse into the early days of the self-improvement movement. Published in 1929, at the height of the Jazz Age and just before the Great Depression, this book promised to unlock the secrets of speed reading – a skill highly prized in an era of rapid industrialization and information overload. Pitkin, a professor of English at Columbia University, drew upon his academic expertise to present a systematic approach to reading more efficiently, appealing to a generation seeking to maximize their productivity and personal growth. Despite its age, this volume remains a fascinating artifact of a time when the pursuit of self-betterment was seen as a path to success in an increasingly fast-paced world. For collectors and readers interested in the history of popular psychology and self-help literature, this vintage edition offers a tangible connection to a pivotal moment in the development of these enduring genres.
