The Shadow That Scares Me
by Dick Gregory
"The Shadow That Scares Me" by Dick Gregory, Pocket Books, 1968, 1st printing. Paperback edition of Gregory's autobiography, capturing his life and social activism. Fair condition with cover wear and page yellowing. Notable for its candid exploration of race and society in 1960s America.
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This paperback edition shows signs of wear, including creases on the spine and cover, and yellowing of the pages, which is common for books from this period. Despite these flaws, the binding remains intact, and the text is legible. There is no dust jacket, as expected for a mass-market paperback.
About This Vintage 1968 Edition
"The Shadow That Scares Me" by Dick Gregory, published by Pocket Books in New York, December 1968, is a first printing of this edition. Originally published by Doubleday in January 1968, this edition captures the full content of the higher-priced original. Dick Gregory, a renowned comedian and civil rights activist, offers a compelling autobiography that delves into his life experiences and the social issues he championed. This Pocket Books edition is a paperback, making it accessible and portable for readers interested in Gregory's insights and humor. The book is significant for its candid exploration of race and society in America during a turbulent era. The copy is in fair condition with visible wear, typical for a book of this age and format.
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