The Shadow that Scares Me

Dick Gregory (1932- 2017)

Edited by James McGraw

1968 First Printing, Pocket Books #75325 New York.
Original Wraps in VERY GOOD condition. Protected in a clear plastic envelope.  175pp. A series of essays and comments about the US during the early Civil Rights movement that preceded the anti-war movement and all the assassinations of the 60’s.  Gregory, most known as a comedian and social activist, could discern truths beyond his immediate context with brilliant laugh out loud commentary that was far ahead of its time and is still deeply relevant.  He is the author of more than 15 books. His 1964 autobiography nigger has sold ten million copies.