PRISON ETIQUETTE: The Convict's Compendium of Useful Information

PRISON ETIQUETTE: The Convict's Compendium of Useful Information

By "The Inmates", with preface by Christopher Isherwood

1950

First edition of this noted "anthology of the Prison Writings of Conscientious Objectors to World War II" (front flap), inscribed by one of its contributors, legendary activist and pacifist James Peck.

Very good overall.

Price: $750.00

PRISON ETIQUETTE: The Convict's Compendium of Useful Information

Peck devoted himself to nonviolent resistance and in addition to serving three years at Danbury for refusing to serve during the war, he fought for decades for labor, peace, and civil rights, and was arrested dozens of times during his life. Indeed, he was a prominent figure in the 1970s prison reform movement in no small measure because of his numerous incarcerations, whose earliest experiences are detailed here. Includes a lengthy jacket blurb by Aldous Huxley [Bromer B75] as well as striking illustrations by Lowell Naeve. Uncommon complete and in collectible condition — and scarce when inscribed by a contributor.

The Object

Bearsville, NY: Retort Press, 1950. 9'' x 6''. Stiff printed pictorial wrappers in original dustjacket. One of 2000 copies, "entirely hand-set, hand-bound, and printed on a footpedal press by the editors." Inscribed in pencil by contributor James Peck to verso of front endpaper: "Mildred - You said you wanted to read what I wrote about the jig. Well, here is some of it and some of what others wrote. It gives you the feel of jailhouse [sic]. I think the book will interest you. I think they did a groovy job on the cover. -Jim." Jacket lightly rubbed with some chipping, esp. to lower spine. Faint staining. Unclipped. Mild wear to yapp edge of book.

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