So that we don't fool ourselves -- again: study notes on secure communication

N.pl. Spear and Shield Publications, [1985]. 18p. staplebound pamphlet, 8.5x11 inches, small stain on front cover, otherwise minor handling wear. Rubberstamp of Cooperative Distribution Service on title page. Study notes series.

Introduction by Atiba Shanna states that "The comrads here represent a small, INDEPENDENT, group of New Afrikan communists. They are an active force in the struggle for national liberation and socialism, but are not affiliated with any other organized New Afrikan formation (i.e., the Provisional Government or the New Afrikan People's Organization." Opens with a quote from George Jackson about the failure of Black militants to adequately prepare against state attacks. Contents include "Notes on Secure Communication" by Seldom Seen; "Reflections on Victor Serge's 'What Everyone Should Know About (State) Repression'" by Ata Kawali; "So That We Don't Fool Ourselves -- Again" by Seldom Seen; and "The Greater need -- An Open Letter" by Iyapo Tsukama. Each author's name is followed by the initials NAC (New Afrikan Communist).The two center pages are devoted to "The evaluation of traces for this book: our answer to the police," first published in Zurich by Background GmbH, which details steps taken to prevent the tracing of a clandestinely printed publication - from the ink and paper chosen, to the alteration of cutting tools to prevent tracking, care about fingerprints, avoidance of undistributed stashes to serve as evidence, etc.

Cat.No: 148471

Price: $275.00