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The Great Escape: A Source Book of Delights & Pleasures for the Mind & Body
This is a vintage large-format paperback book titled 'The Great Escape: A Source Book of Delights & Pleasures for the Mind & Body.' Published by Bantam Books around 1974, it measures approximately 9 by 12 inches and features a glossy white cover with bold, psychedelic-style 3D typography in orange and yellow. The cover is densely packed with a wide array of activities listed in small black text, categorized into sections such as AIR, LAND, GAMES, WATER, NOMADICS, and MIND & BODY. These include eclectic entries like 'balloon messages,' 'unnatural history,' and 'kirlian cameras.' Notable markings include the Bantam logo and a price mark of $7.00 in the upper left and $7 in the upper right. The condition of this specific copy appears good, though there is a visible vertical crease on the right side of the cover running through the 'P' in ESCAPE and the word 'PLEASURES,' along with slight corner wear and minor yellowing consistent with age. It is a quintessential reference work of the 1970s counterculture and leisure era, reflecting high-quality graphic design of that period.
Estimated Value
$40-$65
Basic Information
Category
Antique and Vintage Books & Reference
Appraised On
May 15, 2026
Estimated Value
$40-$65
Item Description
This is a vintage large-format paperback book titled 'The Great Escape: A Source Book of Delights & Pleasures for the Mind & Body.' Published by Bantam Books around 1974, it measures approximately 9 by 12 inches and features a glossy white cover with bold, psychedelic-style 3D typography in orange and yellow. The cover is densely packed with a wide array of activities listed in small black text, categorized into sections such as AIR, LAND, GAMES, WATER, NOMADICS, and MIND & BODY. These include eclectic entries like 'balloon messages,' 'unnatural history,' and 'kirlian cameras.' Notable markings include the Bantam logo and a price mark of $7.00 in the upper left and $7 in the upper right. The condition of this specific copy appears good, though there is a visible vertical crease on the right side of the cover running through the 'P' in ESCAPE and the word 'PLEASURES,' along with slight corner wear and minor yellowing consistent with age. It is a quintessential reference work of the 1970s counterculture and leisure era, reflecting high-quality graphic design of that period.
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