Bøger af Lynd Ward

One Of Us: The Story Of John Reed is a biographical book written by Lynd Ward. The book narrates the life of John Reed, an American journalist, poet, and revolutionary who lived during the early 20th century. Reed was a prominent figure in the socialist and communist movements in the United States, and he played a crucial role in the Russian Revolution of 1917.The book covers Reed's early life, his education, and his political awakening. It also delves into his travels around the world, his relationships with other intellectuals and revolutionaries, and his involvement in various leftist causes. The author provides a detailed account of Reed's role in the Bolshevik Revolution and his close association with Vladimir Lenin and other leaders of the Soviet Union.The book also explores Reed's personal life, including his marriage to the feminist and writer Louise Bryant. Ward presents Reed as a complex figure, who was both idealistic and flawed. He portrays Reed as a passionate advocate for social justice, but also as someone who struggled with addiction and personal demons.Overall, One Of Us: The Story Of John Reed is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a fascinating historical figure. It offers insights into the politics and culture of the early 20th century, and sheds light on the life of one of the most influential American journalists of the time.This is a new release of the original 1935 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a new release of the original 1935 edition.

The major American artist invented the concept of a wordless novel with this evocative, text-free "woodcut" narrative. Autobiographical in nature, the novel recounts Ward's struggles with his craft and with life in the 1920s. The intricate woodcuts transcend all barriers of language, and fresh details reward the eye with every review. 139 black-and-white illustrations.

One of the finest wood engravers of the twentieth century, Lynd Ward took his work to a new dimension when he created the "wordless novel. "Gods' Man, his first novel in woodcuts, appeared in 1929; during the 1930s, he published five more pictorial narratives. Ward earned the Library of Congress Award, the Caldecott Medal, and other prestigious awards. Vertigo, published in 1937, is considered to be his masterpiece. Telling this poignant story with 230 stylized woodcuts, the artist rewards his readers' eyes with the intricate beauty of his craft -- and satisfies their spirits with a freedom of interpretation that extends beyond the reach of words. Published more than seventy years ago in the midst of the Great Depression, the dramatic tale of three people dealing with financial instability, joblessness, and debt rings strikingly true today. A young girl who longs to be an accomplished violinist, and a boy who hopes to become a builder, find their dreams shattered by desperate economic times. When an elderly gentleman wields his power to cut his business losses, all three lives are changed forever. Includes a new introduction by David Beronä, a woodcut novel historian and the author of Wordless Books: The Original Graphic Novels.