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Obsession
The Fbi's Legendary Profiler Probes the Psyches of Killers, Rapists and Stalkers and Their Victims and Tells How to Fight Back
by John E. Douglas ; Mark Olshaker
ISBN: 0684845601
ISBN-13: 9780684845609
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
The founder of the FBI's Investigative Support Unit revisits some famous and not-so-famous cases, providing psychological profiles of stalkers, murderers, and rapists.
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"...OBSESSION is a high-caliber true crime read that touches on the most volatile area of prevention in dealing with stalking and other types of obsessive psycho-sexual behavior-as if one could actually prevent an attack from a serial-killing psychopath. If one could however, one feels that one would want to rely on the help and experience of Douglas to do it." -- Gary S. Kadet
-- Boston Book Review
"Douglas is much better at the beginning, when he discusses a little-known killer who seems to have been the basis for Francis Dolarhyde in RED DRAGON (Thomas Harris fans, take note). Douglas's profile of this stalker and killer is illuminating, unlike too much of this book, which is merely titillating."
-- Kirkus
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published date: 1998
Size: 6.5 x 10 inches
Weight: 1.4 pounds
Pages: 379
Publisher's Notes
Written with Mark Olshaker, the coauthor of Douglas's previous books and an acclaimed novelist, journalist, and filmmaker, "Obsession" is vital reading for anyone seeking to understand and prevent violent crime. In "Obsession", Douglas once again takes us fascinatingly behind the scenes, focusing his expertise on predatory crimes, primarily against women. With a deep sense of compassion for the victims and an uncanny understanding of the perpetrators, Douglas looks at the obsessions that lead to rape, stalking, and sexual murder through such cases as Ronnie Shelton, the serial rapist who terrorized Cleveland; Joseph Thompson, New Zealand's South Auckland rapist; the stalking and killing of television star Rebecca Schaeffer; and New York's notorious "Preppie Murder." He plumbs the minds and motives of those who commit these terrifying and seemingly inexplicable offenses, using as examples his study of Ed Gein, Gary Heidnick, and Ted Bundy, the three obsessional killers who made up the composite character of "Buffalo Bill" in "The Silence of the Lambs". (Douglas himself was the model for Special Agent Jack Crawford.)
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Douglas, John & Olshaker, Mark
Scribner, 1998. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by Photographs. ( more information) Offered by Ahab Books (United States)
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Obsession: The Fbi's Legendary Profiler Probes the Psyches of Killers, Rapists, and Stalkers and Their Victims and Tells How to Fight Back
Douglas, John E.; Douglas, John; Olshaker, Mark
Old Tappan, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Scribner, 1998. Old Tappan, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Scribner, 1998. Hardcover. As New/As New. Master FBI profiler John Douglas and acclaimed journalist/filmmaker Mark Olshaker - international bestselling authors of Mindhunter and Journey into Darkness - pair up once again to journey into the minds and souls of both the hunters and the hunted in Obsession: The FBI's Legendary Profiler Probes the Psyches of Killers, Rapists, and Stalkers and Their Victims and Tells How To Fight Back. . Hard Cover. As New/As New. ( more information) Offered by Second Chance Books 'N' More (United States)
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Obsession: The Fbi's Legendary Profiler Probes the Psyches of Killers, Rapists, and Stalkers and Their Victims and Tells How to Fight Back
Douglas, John E.;Douglas, John;Olshaker, Mark
Old Tappan, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Scribner, 1998. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Fine. Book. ( more information) Offered by Steve Townsend, Bookseller (United States)
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DOUGLAS, JOHN AND MARK OLSHAKER
SCRIBNERS, 1998 ISBN:0-684-84560-1. FINE IN FINE DUSTJACKET-FIRST EDITION. ( more information) Offered by Madison Antiquarian Books (United States)
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Obsession: The FBI's Legendary Profiler Probes the Psyches of Killers, Rapists and Stalkers and Their Victims and Tells How to Fight Back
Douglas, John E.; Olshaker, Mark
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 1998. The FBI's legendary profiler probes the psyches of killers, rapists, and stalkers and their victims, and tells how to fight back. Douglas takes us behind the scenes, focusing his expertise on predatory crimes, primarily against women. With a deep sense of compassion for the victims and an uncanny understanding of the perpetrators, Douglas looks at the obsessions that lead to rape, stalking, and sexual murder through such cases as Ronnie Shelton, the serial rapist who terrorized Cleveland; Joseph Thompson, New Zeland's South Auckland rapist and many others. In the final chapter Douglas shows how we can all fight back and protect ourselves and our families against the scourge of violent predators in our midst. 379 pages, including index. Price has not been clipped.. ISBN: 0-684-84560-1. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. VIOLENT CRIMES CRIME CRIMINALS PREVENTION VICTIMS CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY FORENSIC SOCIAL SCIENCE CRIMINOLOGY. ( more information) Offered by Nan's Book Shop (United States)
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Obsession
Douglas, John & Olshaker, Mark
New York: Lisa Drew/Scribner, 1998 Dougles is the FBI's legendary profiler. 366 pages of text with an index. Books shows how we can protect ourselves and families from the scourge of violent predators. A new book... First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Bayco Books (United States)
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DOUGLAS, John & OLSHAKER, Mark
New York: Scribner's. hardback very good condition in very good dustjacket. 1998. 1st Edition. hardback. ( more information) Offered by Mindstuff Books (United States)
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Douglas, John; Olshaker, Mark
Old Tappan, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Scribner, 1998. "In this eagerly awaited new book by the international best-selling authors of Mindhunter and Journey into Darkness, master FBI profiler John Douglas takes us into the minds and souls of both the hunters and the hunted." Get this book and read all about it for yourself--get it today before it is snapped away by another. At this great price it won't last long.. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Book Lovers Warehouse (United States)
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Douglas, John; Douglas, John E.; Olshaker, Mark
Old Tappan, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Scribner, 1998. 6.5 x 9.5 hard cover book. Red and white lettering on the black dust jacket spine with a color photo illustrated cover. The Fbi's Legendary Profiler Probes the Psyches of Killers, Rapists, and Stalkers and Their Victims and Tells How to Fight Back. 379 pages. Minor dust jacket wear. Tight binding. Near Very Good/Near Very Good condition.. Hard Cover. Near Very Good/Near Very Good. Illus. by Photo Illustrated. ( more information) Offered by Connie Popek, Bookseller (United States)
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OBSESSION
Douglas, John E.; Olshaker, Mark
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Scribner, 1998. remainder mark on page bottoms, 359 pages, photographs, The FBI's legendary profiler probes the psyches of killers, rapists, and stalkers and their victims and tells how to fight back.. Hard Back. Very Good/Very Good. Remainder. ( more information) Offered by Moody Books Inc (United States)
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Obession
Douglas, John And Mark Olshaker
New York: Scribner, 1998. Illus. by Illustrated. 1st Edition. Hardbound. Very Good. VG+ in VG DJ The FBI's legendary profiler probes the psyches of killers, rapists, and stalkers and their victims and tells how to fight back.. ( more information) Offered by About Books Inc. (United States)
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Douglas, John & Olshaker, Mark
New York: Charles Scribner, Publisher, 1998. In this book John Douglas, the FBI's legendary profiler, probes the psyches of killers, rapists, and stalkers and their victims, and tells how to fight back. This First Printing of the hardcover edition from 1998 is in Very Good Condition with a Very Good Dustjacket.. 1st Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good Condition/Very Good Dustjacket. Illus. by Illustrated. 6x9 Inches. ( more information) Offered by T.E. Christensen; Rare Books & Documents (United States)
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Charles Scribner's Sons, 1998 The FBI's legendary profiler probes the psyches of killers, rapists, and stalkers and their victims and tells how to fight back. John Douglas has become the leading expert on criminal personality profiling and the pioneer of modern criminal investigative analysis during his 25-year career with the FBI. Cases include Ronnie Shelton, the Cleveland serial rapist, Joseph Thompson, the New Zealand South Auckland rapist and New York's Preppie Murder. First edition. Douglas has signed the book on the title page. 379 pages. Hardcover with dust jacket. Lisa Drew / Scribner. 1998 first ("1"). Book: Near fine. A little bumping at upper spine end. No remainder marks. Appears unopened. Dust jacket: Very good to near fine. Minor edge and corner wear. 5e.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Noah's Collectibles (United States)
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Obsession: The FBI's Legendary Profiler Probes the Psyches of Killers, Rapists, and Stalkers and Their Victims and Tells How to Fight Back
Douglas, John & Olshaker, Mark
Old Tappan, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Scribner, 1998 "Master FBI profiler takes us into the minds and souls of both the hunters and hunted...focuses on predatory crimes, primarily against women..and shows how me can fight back and protect ourselves, our families and loved ones." 379 pages including index in fine condition. Black cloth and light tan hardboard covers, Dust jacket in fine condition.. 1st Edition. Cloth Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Facts and Fiction Bookshop (Australia)
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New York: Scribner, 1998. 1st Ed., 1st Printing, HB/DJ, F/F, 379 pp. A Lisa Drew book. The FBI's legendary profiler probes the psyches of killers, rapists, and stalkers and their victims and tells how to fight back. John Douglas has become the leading expert on criminal personality profiling and the pioneer of modern criminal investigative analysis during his 25-year career with the FBI. Cases include Ronnie Shelton the Cleveland serial rapist, Joseph Thompson the New Zealand's South Auckland rapist, and New York's Preppie Murder. TRUE STORIES. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Remainder. ( more information) Offered by Our Bookshelf (United States)
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