The Modern Utopian : Modern Man in Search of Utopia

San Francisco: Alternatives Foundation, 1971. First edition. 4to. Perfect-bound in photo-illustrated wraps. 195pp.; illus. Light soiling and toning to wraps; hinge and corner wear. Very good: clean and with no creasing to spine; binding strong and secure.

One of five book-length volumes in Richard Fairfield's iconic Modern Utopian series, which broke ground in surveying American and international communes of the hippie era. This issue focused on various impetuses and goals of the (American) communal movement. Articles, many reprinted from other sources, including the Modern Utopian periodical, are organized in such categories as "The Vision," "The Love Revolution," "Cosmic Consciousness," Free Schools," etc. With also a section of book reviews, several bibliographies (including a Baba Ram Dass reading list), and an extensive list of free schools in America. Uncommon in the trade.