The John Franklin Letters

[Munson, Lyle]

Published by The Bookmailer, Inc, New York, 1959

About this Item

The trade edition of this elusive right-wing epistolary novel that describes events in the U.S. from 1957-1976. In a series of letters to his uncle, Ranger John Franklin describes the replacement of America's constitutional government with a Soviet-inspired, internationalist one, and the clandestine activities of the Rangers, a patriotic guerrilla group that restores the constitutional government and elects a Negro President (!?). Anonymously authored, the book was published by The Bookmailer, the right-wing publishing company operated by ex-CIA agent, Lyle Munson. Advertised as being written by two ex-intelligence agents, the book was likely authored by Munson himself, a claim supported by Bookmailer author, Edward Hunter, in an issue of his newsletter Tactics (see "Lyle Munson: Summing Up a Life" in Tactics, Vol. 11, No. 11, pgs. 5-10). The book, which was dramatically referred to as "an American Mein Kampf" by the "Communist Worker," was later used as the inspiration for William Pierce's controversial novel The Turner Diaries (1978). The book was recommended to Pierce by Revilo P. Oliver - also alleged to be the author - and although Pierce claims to have never read the book, he did cite its narrative structure (albeit a diary rather than letters) as his influence. Flexible cloth binding (8 ½" x 5 ½"), 178 p. A couple of small stains to the rear cover, else a fine copy. The book was also published in a smaller format pocket edition, which surfaces more frequently than the trade edition. Seller Inventory # 10916

Bibliographic Details

Title: The John Franklin Letters

Publisher: The Bookmailer, Inc, New York

Publication Date: 1959

Binding: Hardcover