New York, New York: Bantam, 1978. First Paperback Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine. The classic horror tale which inspired the movie about the house in Amityville, New York, which the new owners--the Lutz family--fled in horror shortly after moving in, claiming it was infested with demons following Ronald DeFeo's murder of his entire family. Orig. published in 1977, this is the very FIRST mass market paper edition, the First Printing, from Bantam (#11660-6) from 1978, in 300 pages with a Preface by the Reverend John J. Nicola, an Afterword by the Author, & sketches of house floor plan inside (no photos in the softcover edition; please see our listing of the hardcover if you want photos!).Book is in Near Fine condition, with only very slight edgewear, including a mild vertical crease to lower-outer fore edge side of front cover. Else, completely clean, binding strong, straight, & uncreased, covers bright, pages moderately tanned. Nicely protected in new mylar collector bag Free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

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The Amityville Horror - A True Story is a book by Jay Anson, and published in September 1977. It is also the basis of a series of films released between 1979 and 2005. The book is said to be based on actual paranormal events, but has led to controversy and lawsuits over its truthfulness.

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Bookseller: Gargoyle Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 021790
Title: The Amityville Horror
Author: Anson, Jay
Format/Binding: Soft cover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Paperback Edition
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0553116606
ISBN 13: 9780553116601
Publisher: Bantam
Place of Publication: New York, New York
Date Published: 1978
Keywords: GHOSTS DEVIL DEMONS HAUNTING NEW YORK MURDER SONS FAMILY FRAUD EVIL HAUNTED HOUSE EXORCISM
Bookseller catalogs: Mystery-Thriller-Suspense-Horror; Vintage Paperbacks;

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