Scene of the Crime: Photographs from the LAPD Archive by Wride, Tim; Ellroy, James; Sjoquist, Art; Bratton, William J - 2004

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Harry N. Abrams, 2004. Hardcover. Fine. Fascinating look at old crime scenes from the early-mid 20th century as revealed in stark black-and-whte photographs from the archives of the LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department). Includes the discover of the Black Dahlia & photos of other famous & lesser-known cases, the majority never before seen by the public! Details of the crimes behind each photo are included in Notes in rear. Foreword by Chief of Police William Bratton, as well as an Introduction by writer James Ellroy, an essay on The Art of the Archive by Tim Wride, & an Epilogue by Art Sjoquist. In 240 pages, this is a FIRST EDITION, first printing hardcover with glossy pictorial boards. Condition is Fine (our highest grade): book is from my personal collection & has been carefully cared for since purchased Brand New in 2004. Red paper band that crosses both covers folds inside in intact & flawless, as is the book: completely clean, binding straight & strong, pages white, colors bright. NO writing/underlining/highlighting; NOT ex-lib. No DJ, as issued. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! All orders processed before 2 pm weekdays (PST) ship same day; weekends & holidays ship very next business day. SORRY: book is too large for expedited domestic or any international shipping due to postage costs.