The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein Veblen, hand-bound in genuine leather by LeatheredLines. Published in 1899, Thorstein Veblen's witty and biting study of economics and society introduced the phrase "conspicuous consumption." He argues that the wealthy display their status through expensive goods, idleness and wasteful spending, and that everyone below them strains to imitate them. A classic that still explains much about the way we live.
About this leather-bound edition
Our binders work each cover by hand: genuine leather is fitted over firm boards, the spine is lettered in gold-tone foil and finished with traditional decorative detail. Every copy carries the small natural variations that come with real leather and handcraft.
The thickness and weight of the finished book depend on the length of this particular title. Longer works make a noticeably thicker volume, while shorter works are slimmer.
Edition details
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Title: The Theory of the Leisure Class
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Author: Thorstein Veblen
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Binding: Hand-bound genuine leather, gold-tone foil spine lettering
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Thickness: Varies by title, depending on the length of the book
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Language: English
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Genre: Economics
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Condition: New
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Production: Made to order
Built to sit on a study shelf for years, it makes a distinguished gift for anyone who loves serious reading.
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Made to order: please allow approximately 15–25 business days for binding and finishing before dispatch. Ships with tracking to the US and UK.
This is a newly produced leather-bound edition, not an antique or original first edition. Because each copy is finished by hand, minor variations from the photographs are normal.
