Plunging Into Politics.

LOEB, Marshall and William Safire.

$400.00

Item Number: 130822

New York: David McKay Company, 1964.

First edition of Safire and Loeb’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “To the Langs, Who have done more for me than they shall ever know. Marshall November, 1964.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by A/D Associates.

"This do‐it-yourself kit for aspiring amateurs who want to become professionals gives the formula—volunteer and work. What you have to do, the two authors say, is to start at the bottom at the precinct level, by doing the chores—stuffing envelopes, making up lists, typing, answering the phones, making calls. Both parties need workers who are willing, able, cheerful, resourceful and intelligent. You don't have to be a lawyer or rich, although it helps. For men and women with ambition and foresight wild are willing to work, the United States Senate may be in the offing, according to Mr. Safire and Mr. Loeb" (Harold Faber, The New York Times).