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The Spy Who Came In From The Cold Unknown -
by Le Carre, John
About this book
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a novel by British
author John le Carré. Set during the political tensions of the Cold War, the revolutionary
espionage novel portrays the intelligence services of both Eastern and Western
nations as sacrificing morality in the name of national security. The Spy Who
Came in from the Cold received critical acclaim at the time of its publication
and became an international bestseller. Named “Best Crime Novel” by the Crime
Writers' Association in 1963 and “Best Mystery Novel” by the Mystery Writers of
America in 1965, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold was the first work to win
the award from both writing organizations. Additionally, it was named the “Best
spy novel of all-time” by Publisher’s Weekly and is listed as one of the
All-Time 100 Novels by Time magazine.
First Edition Identification
Victor Gollancz first published The Spy Who Came in from the Cold in London in 1963. First editions have no subsequent printings noted. Signed copies of this first edition sell for upwards of $3,000.
Details
- Title The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
- Author Le Carre, John
- Binding unknown
- ISBN 9781121440999