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Faber and Faber, London, first edition, 1972. Cloth, 8vo,. 254 pp. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper.
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Bloody Murder. From the Detective Story to the Crime Novel : A History
by Symons, J
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The Collector's Book of Detective Fiction
by Quayle, E
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Studio Vista, London, first edition, 1972. Cloth, large 8vo, 31 cm,. 143 pp, plates , ills. A handsomely illustrated book with 16 colour plates and numerous other illustrations. Quayle provides a highly readable survey of the field, seamlessly weaving together stories of the authors and their plots with much information on the publication histories and bibliographic details of the more interesting works to collectors. Any enthusiast and even those with just a casual interest will enjoy this work. Very Good with slight age-toning at the page edges in Very Good dustwrapper.
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The Collector's Book of Detective Fiction
by Quayle, E
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Studio Vista, London, first edition, 1972. Cloth, large 8vo, 31 cm,. 143 pp, plates , ills. A handsomely illustrated book with 16 colour plates and numerous other illustrations. Quayle provides a highly readable survey of the field, seamlessly weaving together stories of the authors and their plots with much information on the publication histories and bibliographic details of the more interesting works to collectors. Any enthusiast and even those with just a casual interest will enjoy this work. Near Fine in Near Fine dustwrapper.
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The Collector's Book of Detective Fiction
by Quayle, E
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- Very Good in slightly used dustwrapper
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Studio Vista, London, first edition, 1972. Cloth, large 8vo, 31 cm,. 143 pp, plates , ills. A handsomely illustrated book with 16 colour plates and numerous other illustrations. Quayle provides a highly readable survey of the field, seamlessly weaving together stories of the authors and their plots with much information on the publication histories and bibliographic details of the more interesting works to collectors. Any enthusiast and even those with just a casual interest will enjoy this work. Very Good in slightly used dustwrapper.
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Detective Fiction : A Century of Crime. First and Early Editions. [ R.A. Brimmell & Charles Rare Books, booksellers' catalogue ]
by R.A. Brimmell ; Charles Rare Books (booksellers)
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R.A. Brimmell & Charles Rare Books, booksellers' catalogue, n.d. but c. 1967. Illustrated laminated wrappers, 8vo,. 45 pp. 588 items. The introduction suggests that this might be the first booksellers' catalogue devoted to detective fiction to be issued in the UK. Good.
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The Fine Art of Murder: the Mystery Reader's Indispensable Companion
by Gorman, E. ; Greenberg, M.H.; Segriff, L. ; Breen, J.L
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- Used - Presentation inscription signed by Jon L. Breen to Iwan and Margareta Morelius [Hedman] on half-title, and print-out of an email
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Carroll & Graf Publishers, Inc., New York, first Carroll & Graf edition, 1993. Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to,. x, 390 pp, ills. From the blurb: "Mystery fiction is today's favorite form of literary entertainment. Now, here's the perfect accessory to any crime imaginable: a hefty, handsome, one-volume look at mystery fiction of all kinds, from the traditional mystery as written by Charlotte MacLeod and Lilian Jackson Braun, to the serial killer novels of Thomas Harris and Jim Thompson. The Fine Art of Murder offers the mystery fan a revealing and informative look at the world of mystery fiction as told from the viewpoints of the writer, editor, critic, and bookseller. From interviews to essays, from appealing photo layouts to recommended reading lists, this is the one book all mystery readers will want handily positioned on their own bookshefves. Here's a one-of-a-kind overview of the mystery field that includes movies and television as well as fiction. The subjects and…
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J & S Catalogue 15. First Editions. Detective Fiction, Mysteries and Crime. [ J & S Graphics Inc., bookseller's catalogue, c 1973]
by Werner, L. ; Steadman, C. ; Faraci, F
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J & S Graphics Inc., Chicago, bookseller's catalogue, c 1973. Printed wrappers, 8vo,. 340 pp, ills. 4561 entries. A valuable catalogue with much useful information. Manuscript title-label around spine, date on first page, otherwise Very Good.
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Murder Must Appetize
by Keating, H.R.F
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Lemon Tree Press, London, first edition, 1975. Laminated printed boards, small 8vo,. 64 pp, ills, facs. An entertaining illustrated essay, by the creator of Inspector Ghote, on murder stories. Presentation copy signed by the author on the title-page and with a gift inscription from him occupying half of the front free endpaper. Boards slightly sunned, otherwise Very Good.
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