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Give the Gift of Peace
One of the most instantly recognized images
in the world--the peace sign--celebrates its 50th anniversary. Most
Americans associate it with the protests against the Vietnam War. Few
know that the symbol is much older than that, dating back to a different
protest across the sea in Britain as symbol for the campaign for nuclear
disarmament. Created by Gerald Holtom, it is based on
the Naval sign language of semaphore, matching the 'N' for nuclear &
a straight up-and-down 'D' for 'Disarmament,' with a circle around it.
The 'n' and 'd' of nuclear disarmament were
its source, but its meaning quickly embraced a bigger cause: as a symbol
for protest in the broadest sense, more specifically as a sign for peace.
And because Gerald Holtom and the anti-nuclear campaign deliberately
didn't copyright the symbol, no one owns it - or, perhaps everyone does.
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Woodstock Festival Remembered
Autographed by Michael Lang
First Edition Collectible - Brand New, Pristine Condition
We have just received a limited number of copies
of 'Woodstock Festival Remembered'. This wonderful book was a decade
in the making, published in 1979, it contains, in one volume, the quintessential
photographs of the 1969 Woodstock Festival combined with the story as
narrated by Michael Lang, the man famous for making it happen. These
are Brand New, First Editions in perfect condition and are autographed
by Michael Lang.
This 128 page, 9"x 12" soft-bound
book chronicles the Woodstock Experience from the seed of an idea through
the final cleanup. It includes 114 Black & White and 124 Color photographs
from famed photographers including Elliot Landy and Barry Levine. Post
Cards from these photographers are available in our Stationery
Department.
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PEACE
THEME GIFTS
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