The Editor, the Bluenose, and the Prostitute: H. L. Mencken's History of the "Hatrack" Censorship Case

The hardcover book is in good condition with a dust jacket showing slight wear and minor edge tears. There is a library stamp indicating it was part of a library collection. The binding is intact, and the pages are clean and unmarked.

This first printing of "The Editor, the Bluenose, and the Prostitute: H. L. Mencken's History of the 'Hatrack' Censorship Case," edited by Carl Bode, was published by Roberts Rinehart, Inc. in Boulder, Colorado, in 1988. This edition explores the historical censorship case involving H. L. Mencken, a pivotal figure in American journalism known for his sharp wit and criticism of American life. This volume is a significant examination of free speech and censorship issues. The book is a hardcover edition with a dust jacket showing slight wear and minor edge tears. It bears library markings, indicating it was part of a library collection. The ISBNs for the trade and limited editions are 0-911797-40-8 and 0-911797-48-3, respectively. This edition is a crucial resource for those interested in journalism history and censorship cases, offering insight into Mencken's role in challenging societal norms.