from Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
New Arrivals

A Likely Story
by Westlake, Donald E.
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 1984
- Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First edition later printing
- ISBN
- 9780892960989
- Item Price
-
$10.00
Show Details
Description:
First edition second printing of this non mystery novel. In fine / fine condition.
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$10.00

The Galway Reflections
by Bruen, Ken
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 2021
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First edition first printing
- ISBN
- 9781892011725
- Item Price
-
$100.00
Show Details
Description:
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
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$100.00

Clive Barker: The Dark Fantastic
by Winter, Douglas E.
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 2001
- Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First edition first printing
- ISBN
- 9780002550413
- Item Price
-
$40.00
Show Details
Description:
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.
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$40.00

Galapagos Regained
by Morrow, James
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 2015
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First edition first printing
- ISBN
- 9781250054012
- Item Price
-
$15.00
Show Details
Description:
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.
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$15.00

The Dangerous Summer
by Hemingway, Ernest
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 1985
- Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First edition first printing
- ISBN
- 9780684183558
- Item Price
-
$15.00
Show Details
Description:
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.
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$15.00

Invitation to Live # 380
by Douglas, Lloyd C.
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 1950
- Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Thus
- Item Price
-
$10.00
Show Details
Description:
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.
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$10.00

Elmore Leonard: Twayne's United States Authors Series
by Devlin, James E.
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 1999
- Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First edition first printing
- ISBN
- 9780805716948
- Item Price
-
$25.00
Show Details
Description:
First edition first printing of this comprehensive analysis of Mr. Leonard's work. In fine / fine condition.
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$25.00

Behind the Mystery
by Kaminsky, Stuart M., 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 Scott
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 2005
- Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First edition first printing
- ISBN
- 9780975524527
- Item Price
-
$15.00
Show Details
Description:
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
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$15.00

10 Rules of Writing aka Easy on the Adverbs, Exclamation Points and Especially Hooptedoodle
by Leonard, Elmore
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 2007
- Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First Hardcover edition first printing
- ISBN
- 9780061451461
- Item Price
-
$35.00
Show Details
Description:
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.
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$35.00

The Detective Story In Britain # 145
by Symons, Julian
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 1962
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First edition first printing
- Item Price
-
$15.00
Show Details
Description:
First edition first printing of this study published for The British Council and The National Book League. Stapled spine. In near fine condition.
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$15.00

Introduction to Raymond Chandler's Unknown Thriller: The Screenplay of Playback
by Parker, Robert. B.
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 1985
- Edition
- First solo edition first printing
- Item Price
-
$50.00
Show Details
Description:
First separate publication of the introduction by Robert B. Parker to the Screenpaly of Playback. Stapled binding. In fine condition.
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$50.00

Afterthoughts: Contemporary Crime Classics
by Block, Lawrence
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 2011
- Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First edition first printing
- ISBN
- 9781613160299
- Item Price
-
$120.00
Show Details
Description:
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.
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$120.00

A Painted House : The Oxford American Magazine Complete 6 issues
by Grisham, John
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 2000
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First edition first printing
- Item Price
-
$150.00
Show Details
Description:
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
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$150.00

Lawrence Block Bibliography 1958 - 1993
by Block, Lawrence
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 1993
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Limited edition first printing
- Item Price
-
$20.00
Show Details
Description:
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.
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$20.00

Write For Your Life
by Block, Lawrence
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 1986
- Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First edition first printing
- Item Price
-
$30.00
Show Details
Description:
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.
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$30.00

Telling Lies for Fun & Profit
by Block, Lawrence
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 1981
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First edition first printing
- ISBN
- 9780877953340
- Item Price
-
$12.00
Show Details
Description:
First edition first printing of this manual for fiction writers. Light shelf wear. Price clipped otherwise in near fine / near fine condition.
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$12.00

Spider, Spin Me A Web: Lawrence Block on Writing Fiction
by Block, Lawrence
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 1988
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First edition first printing
- ISBN
- 9780898793260
- Item Price
-
$12.00
Show Details
Description:
First edition first printing of this collection of advice for fiction writers. Light shelf wear. In near fine / near fine condition.
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$12.00

The Crime of Our Lives
by Block, Lawrence
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 2015
- Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First edition first printing
- ISBN
- 9780991068456
- Item Price
-
$25.00
Show Details
Description:
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.
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$25.00

Me and Hitch
by Hunter, Evan aka Ed McBain
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 1997
- Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First edition first printing
- ISBN
- 9780571193066
- Item Price
-
$50.00
Show Details
Description:
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.
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$50.00

The Len Deighton Companion
by Milward-Oliver, Edward
- Seller
- Scene of the Crime Books, IOBA
- Published
- 1987
- Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First edition first printing
- ISBN
- 9780246132314
- Item Price
-
$20.00
Show Details
Description:
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.
Add to Wishlist
Item Price
$20.00