Murder Case Philo by Riddell John (21 results)
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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The John Riddell Murder Case: A Philo Vance Parody. Book.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The John Riddell Murder Case: A Philo Vance Parody' is a sharp and sophisticated satirical take on the classic detective genre that defined the early 20th century. Written by the noted humorist Corey Ford under the pseudonym John Riddell, this work serves as both an entertaining mystery an…d a biting critique of the contemporary literary scene. The narrative centers on the iconic, erudite, and often pompous detective Philo Vance-a character made famous by S.S. Van Dine-as he navigates a series of absurd murders involving the most prominent literary figures of the 1920s and 30s.Through a masterful blend of caricature and wit, the author skewers the rigid conventions of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction while poking fun at the vanities of the publishing world. The book captures the distinctive voice and affectations of Vance with precision, using them to subvert the expectations of the traditional whodunit. 'The John Riddell Murder Case: A Philo Vance Parody' stands as a delightful cultural time capsule, offering a unique mix of intellectual humor and genre-bending storytelling. It is an essential read for enthusiasts of vintage mysteries, literary satire, and the history of American humor.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, GermanyAHA-BUCH GmbH
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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The John Riddell Murder Case: A Philo Vance Parody' is a sharp and sophisticated satirical take on the classic detective genre that defined the early 20th century. Written by the noted humorist Corey Ford under the pseudonym John Riddell, this work serves as both an entertaining mystery and a bit…ing critique of the contemporary literary scene. The narrative centers on the iconic, erudite, and often pompous detective Philo Vance-a character made famous by S.S. Van Dine-as he navigates a series of absurd murders involving the most prominent literary figures of the 1920s and 30s.
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, New York 1930
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- First Edition
Seller: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, U.S.A.Lowry's Books
Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Cover is in good condition, save for corner bumping, slight rubbing/fading with age, and wear to length of spine (wear is more noteworthy near head and foot of spine). Text is otherwise tight in binding. Text is clean and free of blemishes throughout, save for penciled owners…hip on FEP. No other markings or indications of note. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Covarrubias, Miguel (illustrator).
Published by Scribner, New York 1930
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Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB
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hardcover. Condition: very good(+). First. Illustrated by Covarrubias. 8vo, mottled yellow boards; corners lightly worn. New York: Scribner's, 1930. First Edition. Internally fine, and with the "Sporting Offer" sheet included. covarrubias (illustrator).
More imagesThe John Riddell murder case : a Philo Vance parody / by John Riddell . ; illustrated by Miguel Covarrubias.
Riddell, John [Cory Ford], 1902-1969 ; illustrations, Miguel Covarrubias [José Miguel Covarrubias Duclaud], 1904-1957 [association, Kops, Paul F.]
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York ; London, 1930 1930
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Seller: Joseph Valles - Books, Stockbridge, GA, U.S.A.Joseph Valles - Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. xii, 323 pages, 12 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm ; LCCN 30026991 OCLC 1825068 LC PN6231.P3 F5 ; yellow textured faux leather covers with lettering and illustration in black .no dustjacket ; pink tracing paper advertisement at back still attached. ; Signature of Paul F.… Kops, formerly commercial agent in the New York district office of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce ,later assigned as assistant trade commissioner to Shanghai, on the front endpaper, the Paul F. Kops , The book mocks a number of other best-selling books and authors of the time period. Acting in response to an incomprehensibly phrased note in Walter Winchell's gossip column predicting that John Riddell will be murdered at 9:00 that morning, Philo Vance alerts the police and travels with the narrator to Riddell's home, only to find that they are too late. As might be expected from a work of parody, much of the book's humor comes from absurdities and from the ridiculous portrayals of the writings and authors caricatured. Repetition is frequently employed for comedic effect. The fourth wall is broken on several occasions, as when Philo Vance responds to Heath's suggestion that Vance believes that all of the recent best-selling authors are going to be murdered: "'Already there have been thirteen murders, and we're only at'--he glanced down swiftly--'at page 124.'" Philo Vance himself is portrayed as affecting an inconsistently cultured vocabulary and a lazy style of speaking. For example: "I've been evolvin' a rather fantastic theory, and I want to test it a trifle further." --Wikipedia ; Ford was a member of the Class of 1923 at Columbia College of Columbia University, where he edited the humor magazine Jester of Columbia, and wrote the Varsity Show Half Moon Inn and Columbia's primary fight song, "Roar, Lion, Roar". He also joined, and was expelled from, the Philolexian Society. Failing to graduate, he embarked on a career as a freelance writer and humorist. In the 1930s he was noted for satirical sketches of books and authors penned under the name "John Riddell". Ford published 30 books and more than 500 magazine articles, many of them marked with a gregarious sense of humor, a love of dogs, and "underdogs." He told many stories of the literary scene in the twenties, of headhunters in Dutch Borneo, and of U.S. airmen in combat during World War II. He loved conversation and comradeship and was a great listener as well.--Wikipedia ; G. Book.
More imagesPublished by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1930
- Softcover
- First Edition
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Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerIllustrations by Miguel Covarrubias. Small 8vo. Yellow leather-textured paper over boards with black spine lettering and front board graphic. viii, 318pp. Frontispiece, 10 full-page plates, floor plan. Good plus overall. While text block is super tight and bright and near fine, front and rear boards are age toned and spine is in…tact and stable but quite rough -- darkened, heavily chipped at head and tail, and homely. A tight and decent first edition of this scarce tongue-in-cheek satire in which (to cite title page) "Victim died of acute boredom in his own library. Body discovered surrounded by the past year's Best Sellers" and the suspects include "Theodore Dreiser, Jim Tully, Sherwood Anderson, Will Rogers, Peggy Hopkins Joyce, Calvin Coolidge, Katherine Brush, Richard Halliburton, Will Durant, Rudy Vallee, W.R. Burnett, and other contemporary authors found on the scene of the crime." What makes this copy is special is a choice autograph addition: Tipped to front flyleaf is an Autograph Note Signed from author Riddell (Corey Ford), 1p, 7" X 10", Freedom, NH, n.y. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates (1914-93, noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar). Very good. Faint original horizontal folds. Gracious note to an admirer "for your friendly birthday wishes and thoughtfulness. and for the nice things you said. I've been dabbling in the Hollywood flesh-bois too long, but I hope I'm back at work at last." Boldly penned in black ink in Ford's interesting script. What makes this copy extra special is that the salmon-colored "Sporting Offer" sheet that wraps around the rear flyleaf and final text page remains UNBROKEN. This invariably-opened sheet, which reveals the murderer, promises that "We make this sporting offer. Return this book with the seal intact -- and you are out $2.50. Break it -- and the mystery is over. Either way, you lose." Ford (1902-69), a.k.a. John Riddell, was a prolific American humorist and outdoorsy writer.
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1930
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Seller: Atteberry's Antiques, Prescott, AZ, U.S.A.Atteberry's Antiques
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. This hard bound book in special leather backed publishers presentation binding, with gilt title and decorations to the spine, consists of 323 pages of text and black & white illustrations. The book is signed and dedicated in pen by the author John Riddell (Cory Ford) to Frank Crowinshield…, editor of Vanity Fair, on the first title page. First Edition presentation copy. The book is in Very Fine condition, minor wear to the edges and corners of the covers, all pages clean and bright, the binding is solid. The book measures 7 1/2" x 5 1/2". Miguel Covarrubias (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1930
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Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.Second Story Books, ABAA
Contact seller4-star sellerFirst Edition. Hardcover Octavo; VG/VG; Yellow spine, Black text; DJ shows moderate shelf wear; rubbing and minor wrinkles on corners, edges, and spine, significant rubbing on covers; small damp stains on spine, DJ is darkened due to age tone and sunning, price clipped on left inside sleeve, otherwise in excellent shape, complet…ely intact with mylar cover; Text block age toned but clean, text and illustration legible and clear, pages durable; pp 323. LP consignment. Shelved Case 7. 1282583. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York [and] London 1930
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Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst edition. Octavo, pp. [i-vi] vii-viii [ix-x] xi-xii [1-2] 3-323 [324: blank], twelve inserted plates by Miguel Covarrubias, original yellow boards, front and spine stamped in black, top edge stained in brown, fore edge untrimmed, bottom edge rough trimmed. Scarce. A Philo Vance parody. The sealed last chapter is opened. A n…ear fine copy in a very good plus dust jacket which is somewhat dust soiled. (4370).
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1930
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Seller: Babylon Revisited Rare Books, Northampton, MA, U.S.A.Babylon Revisited Rare Books
Contact seller4-star sellerFirst Edition. Covarrubias dustjacket art and illustrations. Rare mystery novel and parody of Van Dine's Philo Vance character. "John Riddell, the famous literary parodist and book-reviewer, is found in the first chapter lying dead in his library. poor Riddell died of a premeditated attack of boredom." Very Good, mild dampstain…to spine, frontis a bit sprung, in Very Good dustjacket, modest soiling to panels.
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Seller: Columbia Books, ABAA/ILAB, MWABA, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.Columbia Books, ABAA/ILAB, MWABA
Contact seller5-star seller1930 Riddell, John THE JOHN RIDDELL MURDER CASE: A PHILO VANCE PARODY NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1930 "A" first printing 323pp "Sporting Offer" seal neatly opened illus Miguel Covarrubias 8vo slight offsetting front epage, else fine bright copy in near fine d/w.
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, 1930., New York 1930
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Seller: BUCKINGHAM BOOKS, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, GREENCASTLE, PA, U.S.A.BUCKINGHAM BOOKS, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst edition. Pseudonym of Corey Ford. Illustrated by Miguel Covarrubias. Fine, bright copy in a splendid and bright dust jacket. Security seal is present, and unbroken. A parody of S. S. Van Dine's Philo Vance mysteries in which a book reviewer is found dead, allegedly of acute boredom. Sherwood Anderson, Alexander Woollcott a…nd other authors are characters. An exceptional copy. You may find a copy as good as this one, but none better.
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