Seduction of the Innocent, an inexpensive one. The book that almost killed American comic books. 2 2

[SOTIcollector]

Seduction of the Innocent, by Dr. Fredric Wertham, the book that nearly killed the entire US comic book industry.

First up is a low-grade second print of SOTI.  Here's the lower of the two copies I have available. 

The first print of SOTI came out in April, 1954; the second print dates to either 1954 or 1955, but I have been unable to find an exact date for it.  You can distinguish a second print by the absence of the "R" colophon on the publication page.  This copy does not have the original bibliography, so I have included a photocopy of the bibliography for your reference.  

Originally, all first and second printings were printed with a bibliography page (pp. 399-400).  However, the book's publisher (Rinehart) buckled to pressure from comic book publishers who demanded the removal of the bibliography.  So the bibliography was physically sliced out of almost all copies prior to distribution.  A few copies with the bibliography did make it out, but most are like this: there's a stub at p. 399 where the bibliography used to be.

Condition:  All typical pages are present, including all 16 of the illustration pages in the center of the book.  That's the good news.  But other than that, it's a pretty low grade copy.  Tape on the spine, some soling but no interior writing.  Some spine breakage, and a tear to the interior bc.  See the photos for details.  

The dust jacket is a reproduction.  If you don't want the repro dust jacket, just let me know and I'll knock $25 off the price (my cost for the repro).

$100 shipped in the US.

Payment via PayPal.  US shipping only (included).

Returns accepted within 10 days.

No HOS or probationites.

 in the thread trumps any negotiations.

 

Edited July 3, 2021 by SOTIcollector
Fixed last pic.

[skypinkblu]

What happened to the last picture, it got blurry?

[SOTIcollector]

5 hours ago, skypinkblu said:

What happened to the last picture, it got blurry?

Thanks for noticing that!  I appreciate the help.

I feel like misquoting Tom Waits, "the camera's been drinking, not me."

I took a new photo and it's all nice and crisp now.

[SOTIcollector]

REMOVED FROM SALE

Here's a grail for somebody who wants the ultimate SOTI experience.
Seduction of the Innocent by Dr. Fredric Wertham, first edition, first print, first state (with bibliography!) 

The dust jacket has has moderate wear and fading to the red text on the spine.
The book has no interior markings.  There's a tan stain or dust shadow at the top of the FC.  Some splitting at the top of the inside FC, and all along the spine inside the rear free end paper.

All 16 illustration pages are present. And more importantly, the bibliography page, pp. 399-400, is present.  

REMOVED FROM SALE. This is available for immediate shipment in the US.  I may be able to make arrangements for shipping outside the US, but you should know that I use only shipping methods that will allow me to insure this for its full value, so shipping is likely to be expensive.  If shipping outside the US still interests you, let's discuss.  

For an extra $25 if you wish, I'll include a reproduction dust jacket (which protects your dust jacket from extra fading). 

Cash is king, but I'll consider trades as well.  My primary wants are slabbed SOTI books and anything else related to SOTI.  I can sometimes be tempted with other GA books, art, and oddities, though.  

 in thread trumps all.

For more information about which edition of this book is which, check out my SOTI website.

Seduction of the Innocent Editions (lostsoti.org)

Edited July 3, 2021 by SOTIcollector

[Hudson]

What a great book.  If someone has not read this, they are missing out.  It is a great read and a great piece of comic history.

Thanks to the OP for offering these here on the boards.

[SOTIcollector]

The grail copy is no longer available.  The inexpensive copy is still up for grabs.  $100 tucked neatly in the repro dust jacket, or $75 naked.