This is the first volume of the author's autobiography and covers the years 1905 to 1931, just before his conversion to Communism in 1931. A compelling read. Includes not only his childhood and political road but also interesting chapters on life in the Arctic and Zeppelin flights (a German newspaper had bought the news monopoly for the Zeppelin arctic expedition and Koestler was sent there as a journalist, an assignment he particularly enjoyed). With numerous illustrations. With gilt lettering.

Polar Zeppelin Arctic Communism