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DEADLIER THAN THE MALE
by Gunn, James
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- A near fine copy, touch of spotting along upper edge, most likely from an old-style jacket protector, tiny damp strike to upper
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, [1942]. First edition. A near fine copy, touch of spotting along upper edge, most likely from an old-style jacket protector, tiny damp strike to upper front corner in a very good plus dust jacket, very light rubbing to front corners and front flap fold, small 'v' rub mark to upper spine panel, small closed tear to lower front panel, orange background color of spine panel is slightly faded, tiny closed tear and some dust soiling to rear panel. (9131). Octavo, cloth. Author's first book. Basis for the film noir Born to Kill (1947) directed by Robert Wise starring Claire Trevor, Lawrence Tierney, Walter Slezak and Elisha Cook, Jr. "Born to Kill is a grim and complicated melodrama, which is nonetheless intriguing, for it is the first of a number of noir films directed by Robert Wise..." Silver and Ward (eds.): Film Noir: An Encyclopedic Reference to the American Style (3rd Edition).
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 9131
- Title
- DEADLIER THAN THE MALE
- Author
- Gunn, James
- Book Condition
- Used - A near fine copy, touch of spotting along upper edge, most likely from an old-style jacket protector, tiny damp strike to upper
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Duell, Sloan and Pearce
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- [1942]
- Keywords
- Mystery . Film source
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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