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The Postman Always Rings Twice
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The Postman Always Rings Twice Hardcover - 1997

by Cain, J. M

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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 1997. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings With owner's name inside cover. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,200grams, ISBN:9780747537786
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  • Title The Postman Always Rings Twice
  • Author Cain, J. M
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 117
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, London, England
  • Date 1997
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 9753895
  • ISBN 9780747537786 / 074753778X
  • Dewey Decimal Code 813

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About this book

The Postman Always Rings Twice, the first novel written by James M. Cain, was published in 1934 by Alfred A. Knopf. This book tells a dramatic story of murder and passion. Frank and Cora become lovers and conspire to murder Cora's husband, take over his diner, and live happily ever after. Things go wrong, and the novel is narrated by Frank from his prison cell on death row. The writing style epitomizes and in many ways pioneered hard-boiled crime drama, despite the author's distaste for the term. This book caused a sensation upon publication due to both the violence and sexual content.

First Edition Identification

Cain had previously published a collection of satirical essays under the title Our Government in 1930. The Postman Always Rings Twice, his first novel, was instantly a best-seller, and launched his literary career, though he continued to work as a journalist for many years. The book was originally published in 1934 by Alfred A. Knopf. 

First editions of this work are highly sought after, and commonly command prices over $2,000 USD. The popularity of the film adaptions of the book have much to do with the continuing collectability of the novel. Common flaws to the first edition include minor damage to the spine and boards, foxing of the page edges, and page tanning. 

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