Description
Focus Magazine – May 1938 – Vol. 1, No. 2 — “The Chain Gang System”
Condition: Good | No Mailing Label | Plastic Protective Cover Included
This is the second issue of Focus Magazine, published May 1938, Volume 1, Number 2. Known for its hard-hitting social commentary and timely reporting, this issue features the spotlight article “The Chain Gang System”, a bold examination of penal labor and criminal justice in Depression-era America.
The magazine is in good condition with visible but moderate wear consistent with its age. There is no address label, and the exact copy shown in the photos is the one you will receive. Please review all images for condition purposes. Every item is shipped with a plastic protective sleeve.
Selected Articles Include:
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Death for Sale – A sobering investigation into commercialized mortality.
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Do We Need Capital Punishment? – A critical exploration of the American justice system.
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A New Deal for the Transgressor – An alternative vision for prison reform.
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Why the Filibuster? – An accessible look at political stalling tactics in Congress.
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Fire Fighting With “Snow” – A unique report on experimental fire suppression.
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Permanent Make-Up – A cultural snapshot of evolving beauty practices.
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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm – Commentary on the 1938 film adaptation.
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Memorial Day: 1938 – Reflections on national remembrance and public memory.
Also included are interactive features like Guess-O-Graphs and humor columns such as Cut-Ups, alongside thought-provoking essays (The Innocent Suffer, Animal Meets Animal) and science-based curiosities (Human Gophers, Magic: It’s in the Bag).
Shipping & Handling:
Combined shipping is available upon request.
All items are packed with care and include a protective plastic covering.
An important historical volume from the first year of Focus Magazine publication, offering valuable insight into American social issues, politics, and popular culture in the late 1930s.