Counter-Culture

    University of Manchester. The Rag Rag.

    Counter-Culture

    University of Manchester. The Rag Rag.

    £195

    University of Manchester Annual Rag Magazine Manchester, Rag Rag Board, The University Union, Manchester; C. Nicholls & Co. Ltd., Philips Park Press [&c.], 1928, 1930, 1931, 1932 & 1933.5 issues. Large 8vo. Original pictorial wrappers.An attractive group of these wonderful University of Manchester Annual "rag mags", issues 5, 7, 8, 9 & 10 respectively. Each features satirical and comedic elements, including humorous articles, advertisements and illustrations, with excellent cover artwork by illustrators including the well-known illustrator and painter, Karl Hagedorn (1889–1969). A fascinating insight into the Mancunian culture of the period, with articles on subjects as diverse as local public transport, the weather, the 'Indian Question', Chinese myths, detective fiction, the Nazis & Mussolini, and an Irish Free State.