THE RED BOOK MAGAZINE: October 1908
Chicago: The Red Book Corporation, 1908. 1st edition, 1st printing. Paperback. A paperback magazine in good condition. BACK COVER NEARLY DETACHED. Page edges rough and occasionally chipped, not impacting the readability of the text. Still tightly bound, but fragile due to age, and must be handled gently. Item #326115
October 1908 issue of THE RED BOOK MAGAZINE (known today simply as REDBOOK, the women's fashion magazine). This issue contains the first appearance of a science fiction short story by Jack London, "The Enemy of All the World," which would not appear in book form until 1914 in THE STRENGTH OF THE STRONG. There is also an article on "Some Dramas of the Day," dealing with notable theater productions of the time while mentioning multiple stage actors who would emerge as early movie stars (Alla Nazimova, Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Boland). Also contains numerous black and white photographs of glamourous ladies and fashions of the day, besides interesting old advertisements for products of interest to women.
Price: $35.00