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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold Mass market paperbound - 1984

by John le Carre


About this book

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a novel by British author John le Carré. Set during the political tensions of the Cold War, the revolutionary espionage novel portrays the intelligence services of both Eastern and Western nations as sacrificing morality in the name of national security. The Spy Who Came in from the Cold received critical acclaim at the time of its publication and became an international bestseller. Named “Best Crime Novel” by the Crime Writers' Association in 1963 and “Best Mystery Novel” by the Mystery Writers of America in 1965, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold was the first work to win the award from both writing organizations. Additionally, it was named the “Best spy novel of all-time” by Publisher’s Weekly and is listed as one of the All-Time 100 Novels by Time magazine.

First line

The American handed Leamas another cup of coffee and said, "Why don't you go back and sleep?

First Edition Identification

Victor Gollancz first published The Spy Who Came in from the Cold in London in 1963. First editions have no subsequent printings noted. Signed copies of this first edition sell for upwards of $3,000.

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  • Title The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
  • Author John le Carre
  • Binding Mass Market Paperbound
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Bantam, New York, NY
  • Date June 1, 1984
  • ISBN 9780553264425 / 0553264427
  • Weight 0.28 lbs (0.13 kg)
  • Dimensions 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.7 in (17.27 x 10.67 x 1.78 cm)
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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