LINES OF DISSENT : Writing from the New Statesman 1913-1988 by Howe, Stephen (Editor). Introduction by Christopher Hitchens - 1988

London: Verso, 1988. 376pp., several section heading b/white line-drawn illustrations. Book clean. Spine firm, gilt title there-on. Plain black boards lightly bumped on front panel foredge. Leaves clean. Illustrated, loose-plastic protected dustjacket mildly edge-creased only. "Published to mark the 75th birthday of the 'New Statesman' 'Lines Of Dissent' collects some of the most powerful, the most controversial, and a little of the most eccentric writing from throughout the magazine's history . . . This anthology, whilst concentrating on the immense range and richness of the NS's interventions in political debate, also includes an exciting selection of artistic and cultural coverage. Introduction by Christopher Hitchens. Contents include: Foreword: Stuart Weir, Preface: Stephen Howe, Introduction, Part One: 1913-1930, Part Two: 1930-1945, Part Three: 1945-1960, Part Four: 1960-1974, Part Five: 1974-1987, Index of Contributors. Book weight approx. 700g. . First U.K. Edition. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.