How the Wimp Won the War

Northridge California: Lord John Press, 1992. Signed numbered edition 15 out of 275. Hardcover. No Jacket Issued. Signed by Norman Mailer on limitation page in black and numbered, in blue in, as 15 out of 275 limited run.

In Near Fine condition with the faintest hint of a smudge to front board, else fine. An absolutely handsome edition with the author's initials making up the pattern of the front and back boards. The paper is Curtis Flat Text with Palatino type. Designed by Susan Flake, bound by Mariana Blau, and printed by Page Printing Services.



Lord John Press was a small private press founded by Herb Yellin in 1977. The press was based in Northridge, California, and it specialized in publishing limited edition, fine press books. Herb Yellin, the founder, was known for his passion for literature and his dedication to producing high-quality, collectible editions of works by notable authors.

Lord John Press published works by various well-known authors, including Norman Mailer, Ray Bradbury, Joyce Carol Oates, and others. The press gained a reputation for its commitment to craftsmanship, using high-quality materials and paying attention to design details in their limited edition publications.

Lord John Press ceased operations in 1987. The limited availability and high quality of their publications have made their books sought after by collectors.