American Library comic books issue 6

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "1917: Baron Bean!"

Story and Art by George Herriman.

The New York Journal of Books says that the first volume of LOAC Essentials (Baron Bean 1916) "sets the standard for archival and reprint quality." The Washington Times writes that it's "beautiful. It showcases Mr. Herriman's developing style and his move toward a combination of absurdity, surrealism, and art deco." Volume Six presents the second year of George Herriman's much-lauded pre-Krazy Kat masterpiece.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 4 1/2-in., 328 pages, B&W.

Cover price $29.99.

Wingate's Raiders. Story by Charles J Rolo. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents illustrated versions of bestselling books, an early version of Classics Illustrated and the like. This issue tells the true story of Orde Wingate, the controversial British commander who pioneered guerrilla warfare against Japanese forces in Burma. By cutting supply and communication lines and leading his troops on dangerous treks through the jungle, he paralyzed Japanese forces that otherwise could have been deployed in Burma and India. An illustrated text version of the story, rather than straight comics. Final issue of the series. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Americana Library Book #6 - "True Saga of the American Indian". Softcover, 8" x 11", B&W. Cover price $0.50.