HANDY SOCIAL DECODER: Berkeley Public Library Information Bulletin #18
by Social Fever
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Fine.
- Seller
-
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Berkeley: Berkeley Public Library, 1990. First Edition. Fine.. Satirical leaflet issued by the BPL, comprising a list of "political euphemisms, pre-fabricated journalese, and 'sacred names' (respected persons and institutions)." Features two columns of demystified phrases ("evangelist" becomes "drug dealer," etc.) on topics including work, art, sex, and politics. "Many of the 'words of power' in the left column of the Decoder transmit ideological or moral systems like modern egotism, free-market capitalism, left-wing self-sacrifice, and technology fetishism.... To uncover the hidden meaning and function of words is to discover the pleasure of making your mind your own." No copies located in OCLC. 8vo. Single sheet folded into four panels. About fine: bright, clean, and sharp overall. [6] pp.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brian Cassidy Bookseller at Type Punch Matrix (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 42903
- Title
- HANDY SOCIAL DECODER: Berkeley Public Library Information Bulletin #18
- Author
- Social Fever
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Berkeley Public Library
- Place of Publication
- Berkeley
- Date Published
- 1990
- Keywords
- Situationism
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About the Seller
Brian Cassidy Bookseller at Type Punch Matrix
Biblio member since 2004
Silver Spring, Maryland
About Brian Cassidy Bookseller at Type Punch Matrix
Brian Cassidy Bookseller is the counterculture department of Type Punch Matrix, a rare book firm founded in 2019 by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. BCB @ TPM specializes in the avant garde in all its various guises, including: The Beats; artists' books; poetry; small journals and magazines (especially those associated with the Mimeo Revolution); modern and contemprary art; photography; music; archives and appraisals; as well as vernacular, folk, and outsider books of all kinds. We are always looking to purchase books within my areas of interest, from single titles to collections. Please inquire. We are open by appointment and are easily accessible by public transit.
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