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A Treasury of Victorian Murder
ISBN: 1561633097
ISBN-13: 9781561633098
Format: Paperback
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Summary
A con artist, polygamist, and serial killer turns his Chicago boarding house into a "murder castle"-a place of death that claimed at least 200 victims-in this graphic novel adaptation of a true story from the 19th century .
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"Despite its charming outward appearance, Geary's art has a chilling subtext that makes the story even more creepy.... Geary is an underrated master of comics, and this book will equally interest history buffs, true crime enthusiasts and fans of good comics." (starred review)
-- Publishers Weekly
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Nbm Pub Co
Published date: 2002
Size: 5.75 x 8.75 inches
Weight: 0.3 pounds
Pages: 64
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A Treasury Of Victorian Murder
Rick Geary
Comics Lit/ NBM, 1987. Soft Cover. New. A compendium of three true murder mysteries, from author Rick Griffin. They are The Crimes Of Dr. E.W. Pritchard, The Ryan Mystery & The Abominable Mrs. Pearcey. In a similar style to his Jack The Ripper edition, Geary's art captures the style & mood of the time, reeling you in with each successive page. This is Classic visual storytelling, is highly recommended. This edition has illustrations & situations of an adult nature. 72 pages. Black & White 6" x 9" (15cm x 23cm) ( more information) Offered by Print Matters (United Kingdom)
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