Contempt: Transcript of the Contempt Citations, Sentences, and Responses of the Chicago Conspiracy 10

Clark, Ramsey (Foreword); Kalven, Harry, Jr. (Introduction)

Published by Swallow Press, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, 1970

About this Item

Taken from the actual trial transcripts, this book presents the raw, unedited words of the judge & the defendants (Bobby Seale, David Dellinger, Rennie Davis, Tom Hayden, Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, Lee Weiner, John Froines, William Kunstler, & Leonard Weinglass) charged with contempt of court by Judge Julius Hoffman in Chicago, IL, in the trial of the Chicago 8, which lasted Sept 1969-Feb. 1970. Preface by former US Attorney General Ramsey Clark, Introduction by law professor Harry Kalven, Jr. & a Publisher's Note & Afterword. In 254 pages, with pen-and-ink courtroom sketches throughout. The First Edition, First Printing, from 1970 of this mass market paperback original (never published in any other format), this book is from the library of a Stanford graduate, activist, & founding chair of the Theatre Dept at UC Davis (with his stamp inside front cover, no other markings). Condition is Near Fine: appears gently or never opened! Exceptionally clean, binding strong & straight, pages bright white. A hint of bumping to corners of front cover & slight peeling of protective acetate to fore edge side of back cover. Nicely protected in new mylar collector bag Free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Contempt: Transcript of the Contempt Citations, Sentences, and Responses of the Chicago Conspiracy 10
• Publisher: Swallow Press, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
• Publication Date: 1970
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: Paperback Original (PBO)
• Condition: Near Fine
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  • Crime: True Crime