from Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA

First edition second printing of this non mystery novel. In fine / fine condition.

First Limited edition first printing of this collection of 5 short stories, 5 non fiction essays, including Bruen's list of 10 favorite noir novels and one poem. SIGNED by Ken Bruen, Andrew Vachss ( who does the introduction ), Wayne Saalman ( who does a separate essay ) and Phil Parks. Number 4 of 150 copies of the deluxe edition.… Read more

First edition first printing of this non fiction biography of one of the greatest horror writers of our time. The UK edition was released on Dec 2001, the Cemetery Press edition was released on January 2002 and the US edition was released on August 7th 2002 according to ISFDB. In fine / near fine condition.

First edition first printing of this stand alone novel. Light rubbing to the surface of the dustjacket. Remainder dot otherwise in near fine / near fine condition.

First edition first printing of this fictional novel. Originally published in 1960 in Life Magazine. Published here in hardcover for the first time. Light edge wear. Light rubbing to the surface of the dustjacket. Price clipped otherwise in very good / very good condition.

First Dell Mapback edition first printing # 380 of this inspirational novel. Originally published in 1940. Sticker scar to the front cover. A hint of edge wear. Light reading creases to the front cover next to the spine. In very good condition.

First edition first printing of this comprehensive analysis of Mr. Leonard's work. In fine / fine condition.

First edition first printing of collection of interviews by Stuart Kaminsky of the top mystery writers of the day. Featured are Mickey Spillane, Tony Hillerman, Joseph Wambaugh, Martin Cruz Smith, Elmore Leonard, Robert B. Parker, Evan Hunter, John Jakes Faye and Jonathan Kellerman, Lawrence Block, Michael Connelly, James Lee Burke, Donald Westlake, Lisa Scottoline, Sara Paretsky, Sue Grafton and Anne… Read more

First hardcover edition first printing of this guide for every reader and writer. No dustjacket as issued. Originally published in The New York Times under the title - Easy on the Adverbs, Exclaimation Points and Especially Hooptedoodle. In fine unread condition.

First edition first printing of this study published for The British Council and The National Book League. Stapled spine. In near fine condition.

First separate publication of the introduction by Robert B. Parker to the Screenpaly of Playback. Stapled binding. In fine condition.

First edition first printing of this reflection on what was going on in Mr. Block's life at the time he wrote his novels. No dustjacket as issued. In fine condition.

First edition first printing of this non legal drama. A stand alone novel. Serialized in The Oxford American in 2000 and then published in 2001 as a hard cover. A hint of shelf wear. Part 3 May / June has a scuff mark to the surface of the front cover. Address label on the front cover of all the magazines… Read more

First limited edition first printing # 225 of 420 of this bibliography of the works of Lawrence Block 1958 to 1993. SIGNED by Charles Ardai, Lawrence Block, Philip Friedman, Wendy Hornsby and Phil Parks. Light tanning to the spine. In near fine unread condition.

First edition first printing of this self published novel about his Write For Your Life Seminar. SIGNED by the author on the half title page. In fine unread condition.

First edition first printing of this manual for fiction writers. Light shelf wear. Price clipped otherwise in near fine / near fine condition.

First edition first printing of this collection of advice for fiction writers. Light shelf wear. In near fine / near fine condition.

First edition first printing of this collection of observations and personal reminiscences of some of the leading crime fiction writers. SIGNED by the author on the first title page. In fine / fine unread condition.

First edition first printing of this paperback original in which Evan Hunter records his memories of working with Alfred Hitchcock on the set of the Birds. In fine unread condition.

First edition first printing of this companion novel that includes an interview and an bibliography that was originally published in 1985 and has been updated to 1987. In fine / fine condition.