Life, 1914-12-10 · page 39 of 40
Life — December 10, 1914 — page 39: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **book advertisement** rather than political satire. John Ames Mitchell, editor of *Life* magazine, published a novel titled "Pandora's Box" about two lovers. The ad promotes it as a pleasurable read, priced at fifty cents, available through bookstores or direct from publisher Grosset & Dunlap. The only visual element is an illustration of the book's cover, showing the mythological Pandora's Box. The advertisement uses self-referential humor typical of *Life*'s style—the magazine's own editor is pitching his romantic novel to readers, with the implication that his intimate knowledge of the characters makes the book worthwhile. There's no obvious political commentary; this appears to be commercial promotion disguised as editorial content, common practice in early 20th-century publications.
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PBT Tere OSM Ta Sa PANDORAS John Ames Mitchell, the Editor of ‘‘Life,’’ wrote a novel, calling it ‘‘Pandora’s Box.’’ He tells us that ‘‘Pandora’s Box’’ was written ‘‘for the pleasure of writ- ing it. . . . . To tell the story of two honest lovers was a perpetual delight.’’ An intimate ac- quaintance with the two lovers in question convinces us that the reading of ‘“‘Pandora’s Box’’ will be as pleasure-giving as its writing. The book is fifty cents a copy, and may be obtained wherever books are sold. Where no dealer is available the publishers will supply it direct if parcel post charges are re- mitted with order. Mailing weight 1% pounds. GROSSET & DUNLAP 526 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY PRTER J. CAREY, PRINTER comicbooks.com