The early issues of the important Lantern magazine/periodical are difficult to come by, especially in nice condition. Here the complete volumes from 1949 comprising of Volume 1 number 1, to Volume XVI number 4 (June 1967).
They contain articles on fine art and architecture (especially South African), Literature, History, Nature and so on. Of particular note are the South African Art contributions, some of which contain information not available elsewhere. Examples - Battiss on Rock Art - The Source of Art III, IV and V, Battiss on Eugene Labuschagne, Sampie de Wet on Preller and articles on Coert Steynberg, Jan Buys, Pierneef and others.
A shipping weight of 25 kg.
The content was of South African historical and cultural interest, and except in the later years concentrated on the contribution and interests of the European to the country. The issue of this publication was consistent with the Nationalist government's desire to instill pride into and knit together the European community, particulary the Afrikaans people. With the release of Nelson Mandela from prison in 1990 this became gradually more inclusive. The new government policies precluded its publishing a periodical with perceived connections to the past, and expenditure on what was perceived as an unnecessary and non-African project was withdrawn for release to other areas. Publication was terminated in 1995 one year after the first democratic elections.
- Binding Condition: Near Fine
- Overall Condition: Very Good to Near Fine
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