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London: National Book Council, 1942. Pp. 72, appendices; printed papered boards, slightly soiled and foxed, edges a trifle rubbed; top edges of leaves lightly foxed; National Book Council, London, 1942. First edition. *'Democracy, defending itself against the new barbarism, has turned increasingly to books, the repository and vehicle of civilization. The vital part which books play in to-day's struggle - indeed at all times throughout the world, and the present difficulties which must be overcome in providing those books, are the main subject of Mr. Brophy's trenchant essay' [publisher's blurb].