Reforms From Below: Russia's Future.

First edition in English of Grigory Yavlinsky’s study of Russia’s economic future. Quarto, handsomely rebound in blue cloth, the spine lettered in gilt (lettered in error Russia’s Failure for Russia’s Future). Presentation copy, inscribed by the author to William Safire on the title page, “To William Safire With best wishes, great respect and HOPE. Yours Yavlinsky January ’95 Davos." The recipient, William Safire, was an important American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter. He joined Nixon’s campaign for the 1960 Presidential race, and again in 1968. After Nixon’s 1968 victory, Safire served as a speechwriter for him and Spiro Agnew. He authored several political columns in addition to his weekly column “On Language” in The New York Times Magazine from 1979 until the month of his death and authored two books on grammar and linguistics, The New Language of Politics (1968) and his magnum opus, Safire’s Political Dictionary. Safire served on the Pulitzer Prize Board from 1995 to 2004 and in 2006 was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush. Laid in is the original binder’s instruction slip bearing Safire’s name. In fine condition. A remarkable presentation copy, inscribed by the leading Russian democratic reformer to the celebrated American columnist at Davos.