Soul on Ice by Eldridge Cleaver (1968 Ramparts/McGraw-Hill Hardcover)

A superb vintage hardcover copy of Soul on Ice, Eldridge Cleaver's landmark 1968 collection of essays, published by McGraw-Hill as a Ramparts Book. This sixth printing retains its striking original photographic dust jacket, featuring bold blue typography and the original unclipped $5.95 price.

One of the defining literary and political works of the 1960s, Soul on Ice combines autobiography, social criticism, and revolutionary political thought. Written largely during Cleaver's imprisonment, the collection examines race, identity, power, American society, and the turbulent cultural landscape of the Civil Rights and Black Power movements. With an introduction by literary critic Maxwell Geismar, the book remains an important and controversial document of its era.

This exceptionally well-preserved copy is in Near Fine condition, with remarkably clean and vibrant blue cloth boards, sharp corners, beautiful spine lettering, and a tight, square binding. The interior pages are exceptionally fresh and clean, showing minimal evidence of handling. The original dust jacket is also Near Fine, retaining its vivid colors and iconic photographic artwork, with only minor edge wear and light signs of age. A particularly attractive collector-quality example of this historically significant work.