1969 Love and Will by Rollo May, Hardcover
$31.99
1969 Love and Will by Rollo May, Hardcover. Measures about 8.25" by 5.5". 352 pages. Good condition. Appears to have water damage on the cover but does not go through to the pages.
This 1969 first edition of Love and Will by Rollo May stands as a landmark text in existential psychology, capturing the intellectual spirit of the late sixties. May, a prominent psychologist and philosopher, explores the transition from a traditional world to a modern era marked by apathy and a shift in human intimacy. The book's design reflects the era's lean toward intellectual minimalism, featuring a striking dust jacket with heavy geometric accents and high-contrast lettering that would have been a staple on any serious academic’s nightstand during the Nixon administration.
Despite its age, the 352 pages remain clean and remarkably free of the external moisture marks found on the binding, allowing the profound text to be read without distraction. The cover itself shows the character of a long history, with water damage that has left its mark on the exterior boards without compromising the structural integrity of the spine or the clarity of the interior leaves. This copy is a soulful addition to a library of mid-century philosophy or psychology. For styling, it pairs exceptionally well with teak wood accents and heavy ceramic bookends, leaning into its identity as a foundational piece of twentieth-century thought and a tactile remnant of a transformative decade.
This item is vintage, over 55 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.
This 1969 first edition of Love and Will by Rollo May stands as a landmark text in existential psychology, capturing the intellectual spirit of the late sixties. May, a prominent psychologist and philosopher, explores the transition from a traditional world to a modern era marked by apathy and a shift in human intimacy. The book's design reflects the era's lean toward intellectual minimalism, featuring a striking dust jacket with heavy geometric accents and high-contrast lettering that would have been a staple on any serious academic’s nightstand during the Nixon administration.
Despite its age, the 352 pages remain clean and remarkably free of the external moisture marks found on the binding, allowing the profound text to be read without distraction. The cover itself shows the character of a long history, with water damage that has left its mark on the exterior boards without compromising the structural integrity of the spine or the clarity of the interior leaves. This copy is a soulful addition to a library of mid-century philosophy or psychology. For styling, it pairs exceptionally well with teak wood accents and heavy ceramic bookends, leaning into its identity as a foundational piece of twentieth-century thought and a tactile remnant of a transformative decade.
This item is vintage, over 55 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.