The Evidence of Things Not Seen
by Baldwin, James
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Fine
- Seller
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Madison, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
New York: Holt, Rinehart Winston, 1985. 125pp. Black boards. Bright silver lettering on the spine. Slight offset of the board at the extremities, only visible when held up to the light, otherwise a fine, unmarked copy Unclipped jacket is like new, in mylar sleeve. "In his searing and moving essay, James Baldwin explores the Atlanta child murders that took place over a period of twenty-two months in 1979 and 1980. Examining this incident with a reporter's skill and an essayist's insight, he notes the significance of Atlanta as the site of these brutal killingsa city that claimed to be "too busy to hate"and the permeation of race throughout the case: the black administration in Atlanta; the murdered black children; and Wayne Williams, the black man tried for the crimes. ". First American Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Octavo.
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- Bookseller
- The Chatham Bookseller, LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 031755
- Title
- The Evidence of Things Not Seen
- Author
- Baldwin, James
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Publisher
- Holt, Rinehart Winston
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1985
- Size
- Octavo
- Keywords
- Crime Atlanta Serial Killer Racism Bookfair23
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About the Seller
The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
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Madison, New Jersey
About The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
The Chatham Bookseller began in 1968, and, in 1970, opened a store at its present location in Madison, NJ. The store contains over 10,000 books in over 80 different subjects, and favors good used books and good literature (both hardcover and paperback) over popular books and bestsellers. Our Internet business began in 2001. Upon visiting the store, we can show and sell individual online titles upon request. Store hours are 10:00-5:30 (Tues.-Sat.) and 11:00-4:00 (Sun.). The business is run by Richard Chalfin.
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