The Death and Life of Great American Cities

New York: Random House, 1961. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. Near FIne/Very Good. Classic that successfully attacked the premises and assumptions of urban renewal orthodoxy of the day, and a shining example of the independent, disciplined thinking of the the un-credentialed iconoclast. Thorough, yet also accessibly written, and easily digestible by anyone. 8vo. 23.5 by 16.5 cm. [13], 459 pp. DJ chipped along edges, with a few shallow closed tears. One tiny hole by front joint. Spine has pebbly-looking stains up and down. Front cover darkened L-shaped area, clearly the result of another book resting on to of this one for an extended time and the exposed area being sunned. Nonetheless, most of the DJ is present and now protected by mylar, and this copy is not price clipped -- the price shown is $5.95. The book proper is clean and tight, other than some dust residue on upper edge, which we believe one can clean if so desired. Overall an attractive copy. (Inventory #: 19833)