Language: English
Published by Frederick Ungar A Book, New York, NY, U.S.A., 1983
ISBN 10: 0804461708 ISBN 13: 9780804461702
Seller: MURDER BY THE BOOK, Warwick, RI, U.S.A.
First Edition
Pictorial Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Later Edition. 2ND PRINTING. Light soiling else a near fine copy of the trade paperback. The private eye novel of the 70's. Takes a look at Robert B. Parker, Roger L. Simon and Andrew Bergman. Part of Ungar's Recognition series. Sam Spade, Philip Marlowe, Lew Archer-- self-reliant, cynical, dedicated to their clients. Now only Archer remains. Is this fascinating and peculiarly American Hero dying out? Far from it, says Geherin. The Ameircan private eye is alive and well, if somewhat younger, even more devoted to wisecracks, and often more political. Trade Paperback.