Look Magazine May 21, 1940 The Story Behind Native Son No Label VG

Look Magazine – May 21, 1940 – The Story Behind Native Son Feature (No Label, VG Condition)

This vintage issue of Look Magazine, dated May 21, 1940, offers an important early glimpse into the cultural and societal impact of Native Son, the groundbreaking novel by Richard Wright, through its feature “244,000 Native Sons.” Published just months after the novel’s release, the article explores the novel’s stark depiction of race, justice, and inequality in America—a rare and bold topic in mainstream media at the time.

Other significant articles in this issue include:

• “Ickes the Hatchet Man” by Franklyn Waltman – a candid political profile of Interior Secretary Harold L. Ickes

• “War and America’s Health” – a timely look at public health during a period of global instability

• “Seven Days on a Magic Carpet” – a travelogue feature

• “If Italy Fights” by Gen. Hugh S. Johnson – analysis of potential Italian involvement in World War II

• “Execution in Honduras” – a dramatic international report

• “Ilka Chase, Woman About Town” – a lifestyle piece on the famed socialite and actress

• “Our Next First Lady” – speculative political coverage during an election year

• Movie previews such as “Edison, the Man” and a feature on Joan Bennett

• Sports articles including “How to Beat the Yankees” by Jimmy Dykes and “Screwball Title Fight” by Henry McLemore

Condition:
The magazine is in very good condition, with minor edge wear as expected for its age. There is no address label, and the item shown in the listing photos is exactly what you will receive. Please examine all photos for a detailed view of condition.

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Note: The content list below is digitally transcribed for searchability. Please refer to the photos for the exact Table of Contents.

• American Spotlight
  • 244,000 Native Sons
  • Ickes the Hatchet Man — By Franklyn Waltman
  • Seven Days on a Magic Carpet
  • War and America’s Health
• World Spotlight
  • My African Adventures — By Attilio Gatti
  • Execution in Honduras
  • If Italy Fights — By Gen. Hugh S. Johnson
• People
  • Ilka Chase, Woman About Town
  • Our Next First Lady
• Sports
  • How to Beat the Yankees — By Jimmy Dykes
  • Screwball Title Fight — By Henry McLemore
• Movies
  • Look Calls on Joan Bennett
  • Edison, the Man, a Look Preview — By J. C. Herrick
• Brain Teasers
  • Photocrime
  • The Look Quiz — By Leslie Campbell
• Letters
  • And Pictures from Look Readers