Phobia

New York: Covici Friede, 1931. Limited Edition. Large Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 0x0x0. Vassos, John. Limited edition, #222 of 1500 copies. Signed and hand-numbered by author on limitation page. Corners and bottom edge exposed, spine faded, boards lightly rubbed and soiled, front hinge weakening. 1931 Large Hardcover. 106, [1] pp. Black cloth, silver titles and decorations. An examination of twenty-three phobias, from fear of heights to claustrophobia, with illustrations by John Vassos in the Art Deco style. Vassos was an influential figure in industrial design, and was responsible for a great deal of the products designed for the radio industry, though his most important design is probably the Perey turnstile, which is still a standard in mass transit. Before this, though, Vassos gained prominence through his book illustrations. He was also known for illustrating several works by Oscar Wilde, and his works Phobia and Ultimo both mixed artwork with social commentary.