Offers a witty, incisive study of crime fiction, examining the American and English contributions to the genre, types of mysteries, and the evolution of twentieth-century social prejudices as revealed in mystery writing
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. Reprint. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0892969008-7-1
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # F14C-01691
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Reprint. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 4694424-6
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Reprint. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 4778637-6
Seller: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0892969008I4N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0892969008I4N00
Seller: Basement Seller 101, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: As New. Seller Inventory # 221224107
Seller: Basement Seller 101, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: As New. Seller Inventory # 230323073
Seller: M.A.D. fiction, Grimsby, ON, Canada
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good softcover. First Edition, first printing in this format .Originally published in 1982.Some shelf wear and small bumps to the top and bottom of the book. As it says on the cover an affectionate guide to the "worst" in mystery fiction. Seller Inventory # 19
Seller: BooksByLisa, Highland Park, IL, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: New. First Edition. PHOTO AND VIDEO OF PAGES TAKEN TO SHOW CONDITION PRIOR TO SHIPPING; FIRST PRINTINGPHOTOS EMAILED FOR MORE SPECIFICS WHEN REQUESTED. Book. Seller Inventory # 26931