THE PACIFIST CONSCIENCE – PETER MAYER

1966 FIRST PELICAN EDITION | VINTAGE PAPERBACK

A vintage 1966 Pelican Books edition of The Pacifist Conscience, edited by Peter Mayer, featuring the distinctive turquoise and white geometric cover designed by Ian McLaren.

An important anthology exploring pacifism, nonviolence, anti-war philosophy and the pursuit of peace throughout history.

Includes writings and perspectives associated with Lao-Tzu, Erasmus, Immanuel Kant, William Penn, Mahatma Gandhi, Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Bertrand Russell and other influential thinkers.

A fascinating collectible for enthusiasts of vintage Penguin and Pelican paperbacks, 1960s literature, philosophy, peace movements and mid-century graphic design.

BOOK DETAILS

Title: The Pacifist Conscience

Editor: Peter Mayer

Publisher: Pelican Books / Penguin Books

Publication Year: 1966

Edition: First Pelican Edition

Series Number: A763

Format: Paperback / Softcover

Language: English

Genre: Non-Fiction

Subjects: Pacifism, Peace Studies, Philosophy, War, Nonviolence, Politics and History

Cover Designer: Ian McLaren

Cover Style: 1960s Geometric Graphic Design

Printed in: Great Britain

Printer: Cox & Wyman Ltd

Typography: Monotype Bembo

Original Copyright: Peter Mayer, 1966

COLLECTOR APPEAL

• Original 1966 Pelican paperback edition

• Vintage Penguin Books publishing history

• Distinctive Ian McLaren cover artwork

• Mid-century British book design

• Historical anti-war and peace literature

• Contributions from internationally recognised thinkers

• Ideal for vintage paperback and Pelican collectors

An interesting addition to a collection of classic Penguin paperbacks, philosophy, political history or vintage 1960s publications.

Carefully packed for postage.