Vintage How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, Softcover Pocket Book. Measures 6 1/2" by 4 1/2". 340 pages. Good condition. Shows age.
This vintage softcover edition of Dale Carnegie’s "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" is a quintessential piece of mid-century self-improvement literature. Measuring a highly portable six and a half inches by four and a half inches, this 340-page pocket book was designed for the active reader, meant to be carried in a coat pocket or briefcase for constant reference. Carnegie’s timeless advice, first popularized in the 1940s, remains a cornerstone of the American "success manual" genre, offering practical formulas for mental clarity and productivity.
The utilitarian design and historic subject matter make this a fantastic "scholarly curiosity" for a desk or a collection of vintage business literature. It fits seamlessly into a Dark Academia aesthetic, providing a touch of 20th-century intellectual history when tucked among old fountain pens and leather-bound journals. The book is in good vintage condition, exhibiting an honest age-related patina that gives it a storied, authentic character. While the pages show the warm tanning typical of mid-century paper, the binding remains intact and the text is clear. It is a nostalgic find for collectors of vintage self-help or anyone looking to add a piece of classic motivational history to their library.
This item is vintage, approximately 55 years old.
