St. James Guide to Crime and Mystery Writers by Benbow-Pfalzgraf, Taryn, Pederson, Jay P

Brand: St. James Press, 1996-10-10. 4th. hardcover. Used: Good.

FIRST EDITION in paper-over-board cover, with an illustration of Holmes and Watson. 4th Edition - 1996. Fine. 1270 pages; alphabetical by featured author; a few lines giving the details of the authors life - a listing of their novels, 'crime' and 'other publications' - and a short essay describing the writers contributions to the genre.

FIRST EDITION in dust jacket. [This copy inscribed by 'Jim Wilson.' Have been unable to verify if this is the author's nickname or one of his relatives.] The book is about fine. The unclipped dust jacket has some minimal wear at the spine ends A French prince and a New York heiress break into Hollywood. See & Brooker.

Detroit, Michigan: St. James Press, 1996. Book. Very Good+. Hardcover. Later Printing. 4to. (xxiv) 1264 pp. Please note, this is a very large and heavy book and, depending where in the world you are, the shipping will likely be higher than normal. Glossy pictorial boards; headband. Lightly rubbed on the corners; no interior markings. First printing of the fourth edition. The Contents are: Preface by Kathleen Gregory Klein; Editor's Note; Advisers and Contributors; List of Entrants; Crime and Mystery Writers; Nationality Index; Title Index; Reading List; and Notes on Advisers and Contributors..