The Philistine / Society of the Philistines.

Format:

Journal/Periodical

Contributor:

Taber, Harry Persons, 1865-1951.

Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915.

Society of the Philistines (East Aurora, N.Y.)

Roycroft Shop., Printer.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

American literature--Periodicals.

American literature.

Society of the Philistines (East Aurora, N.Y.).

Socialism--Periodicals.

Socialism.

Management--Periodicals.

Management.

Printing--New York (State)--East Aurora--20th century--Specimens.

Printing.

Physical Description:

41 v. ; 16 cm.

Monthly

Vol. 1, no. 1 (June 1895)-v. 41, no. 2 (July 1915).

Continues:

Fly leaf

Place of Publication:

East Aurora, N.Y. : The Society, 1895-1915.

Notes:

Subtitle varies slightly.

Editors: 1895-Jan. 1896, H.P. Taber.--[Feb.] 1896-1915, E. Hubbard.

"A periodical of protest."

Appears to be printed by the Roycroft Shop.

Founded in 1895 by Elbert Hubbard, the Philistine was one of the first of the popular pocket magazines. Professing socialism and colorfully criticizing literary editors, magazines, and publishing houses, Hubbard's little magazine became a surprising success. As Hubbard's personal and financial success became secure, the philosophy of the Philistine gradually changed toward big business. Hubbard's "Message to Garcia", which applied the lessons of a soldier's loyalty and faithfulness to employer-employee relations, was translated into many languages and over 40 million copies were sold.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Many of the Athenaeum's copies bear plate: "Presented with the compliments of the Philistine."

Athenaeum has: v. 1-35(1895-1912).

Athenaeum copy includes bookplate: From a fund established in memory of Henry Paul Busch 1873-1942.

Finding Aid/Index:

Index and concordance: Vol. 1 (1895)-v. 20 (May 1905), in 1 vol.

ISSN:

1932-7102

OCLC:

1590726