Mutilators by Basil Heatter (15 results)
Published by Gold Medal Books, 1962
- Softcover
Seller: Basement Seller 101, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.Basement Seller 101
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Add to basketMass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good.
Published by gold medal,, 1962
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS, webster, NY, U.S.A.GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS
Contact seller5-star sellerPaperback. ORIGINAL first edition. 1238, good- very good , spy thriller, paperback.
Published by gold medal,, 1962
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS, webster, NY, U.S.A.GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS
Contact seller5-star sellerPaperback. ORIGINAL first edition. 1238, very good spy thriller, paperback.
Published by gold medal,, 1962
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS, webster, NY, U.S.A.GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS
Contact seller5-star sellerPaperback. ORIGINAL first edition. 1238, very good - fine, reading crease spy thriller, paperback.
Published by Gold Medal S1238, U.S., 1962
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: John Thompson, Winnipeg, MB, CanadaJohn Thompson
Contact seller5-star sellerPaperback. Condition: Good- Very Good. 1st Printing. Solid with a light spine roll and the covers show light wear. Rubber stamps on the top, bottom, and right edges of the book and on the inside front cover and last inside page.
Published by Gold Medal S1238, U.S., 1962
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: John Thompson, Winnipeg, MB, CanadaJohn Thompson
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Add to basketMass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. 1st Printing. Solid with a light spine roll, a reading crease along the spine on the front cover, corner creases on front and back and otherwise the covers show light wear. The previous owner's name is on the inside front cover in ball point pen ink.
Published by Gold Medal, 1962
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Always Superior Books, marietta, GA, U.S.A.Always Superior Books
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Add to basketWraps. Condition: Vg. First Edition. no creases but a sticker pull and some rubbing to the back cover. Bookstore stamps on first 2 pages. Book.
More imagesPublished by Fawcett Gold Medal, New York, 1962
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: biblioboy, North Providence, RI, U.S.A.biblioboy
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback Original. Fawcett, NY 1962. 175 pages. Paperback Original First edition. Very good condition with wear and light rubbing to covers. See photos. bx243.
Published by Gold Medal Books, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1962
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: WF Sandercombe, Burlington, ON, CanadaWF Sandercombe
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Gold Medal Book S1238. Light wear with some creasing on the spine; initialed inside by a previous owner. Book.
Language: English
Published by Muller / Gold Medal, London, 1963
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Klanhorn, Queanbeyan, NSW, AustraliaKlanhorn
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Add to basketMass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good +. 1st UK Paperback Original. VG+, Mild edgewear, remainder mark, browning/NO DUST JACKET. Thriller. Gold Medal Original #626. Expanded condition report/scan on request.
Published by gold medal,, 1962
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS, webster, NY, U.S.A.GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS
Contact seller5-star sellerPaperback. ORIGINAL first edition. 1238, near fine, droplet mark on the sheet ends spy thriller, paperback.
Published by Gold Medal Fawcett, 1962
- Softcover
Seller: Zardoz Books, Westbury, WILTS, United KingdomZardoz Books
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Add to basketFirst THUS edition. Condition: good. good 1st Gold Medal s1238 1962 edition paperback book In stock shipped from our UK warehouse.
Published by Gold Medal, 1962
- Softcover
Seller: Crappy Old Books, Barry, United KingdomCrappy Old Books
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Used. In the grand pantheon of literary works, one might expect the likes of Shakespeare or Austen to adorn the shelves, but nestled between those lofty tomes lies a curious gem from 1962: *The Mutilators* by the ever-enigmatic Basil Heatter. With a title that could easily double as either a horror flick or… an avant-garde art installation, this novel promises to keep even the most jaded reader guessing?if only to ponder what on earth Heatter was thinking when he penned it. Has some slight damage to cover as can be seen in the image. Imagine, if you will, a world where the words ?Gold Medal? emblazoned on the cover suggest not an accolade for literary finesse but rather a dubious badge of honour for bizarre storytelling. One can almost picture the marketing team at Gold Medal, huddled around a table, brainstorming titles that would make the average reader raise an eyebrow or two. "How about ?The Mutilators??" someone suggests. "Perfect! That should definitely reel them in!" And thus, *The Mutilators* was born?a title that evokes images of everything from dismemberment to a particularly aggressive meat-cleaver-wielding butcher. Now, let?s ponder what might lurk within the pages of this peculiar tome. Is it a gripping thriller filled with gripping suspense? A satirical reflection on societal norms, perhaps? Or does it boldly venture into the realm of horror, where the real mutilation occurs?of expectations? A title like this makes one wonder whether Heatter had his tongue firmly in cheek, or if he truly believed he was crafting a masterpiece that would resonate through the ages. Spoiler alert: it?s likely a bit of both. To truly appreciate this literary oddity, one must embrace the following aspects: The uncanny ability to make mundane tasks sound both horrifying and thrilling. An intriguing cast of characters who may or may not have been sketched out during a particularly vivid fever dream. Dialogue that could persuade you that the characters are either serious philosophers or feeble-minded nincompoops, depending on your mood. Glimpses into 1960s culture that may raise your eyebrows more than a modern reality show. Unintentional humour that sneaks up on you like a cat in a dark alley, leaving you both puzzled and amused. Condition: This particular copy of *The Mutilators* has seen better days, much like the characters within its pages. With dog-eared corners, the occasional coffee stain (or is it blood?), and a cover that has clearly fought hard against the test of time, this book embodies the spirit of second-hand literature. It tells you its secrets slowly, with the patience of a seasoned grump who has had one too many cups of tea. The spine creaks when opened, offering whispers of a bygone era, while the musty smell hints at adventures that have not entirely escaped the ink. As you turn each page, you?ll find yourself in a delightful tug-of-war with your sense of propriety and your appetite for the absurd. Will you take this plunge into the bizarre waters of Basil Heatter?s imagination? Will you emerge from *The Mutilators* unscathed or forever changed? One thing is for certain: you will never look at a gold medal the same way again. After all, in the world of literature, not all awards are for excellence; sometimes they are just for sheer audacity. So, head on down to Crappy Old Books, where the literary past is preserved in all its quirky glory, and remember: when it comes to reading, the more peculiar, the better. Grab *The Mutilators*, and prepare for a reading experience that is as bewildering as it is oddly entertaining.
Published by Gold Medal (Muller), GB, 1963
- Softcover
Seller: Richard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976), WINTERTON, United KingdomRichard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976)
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: nrVG. 1st British.
Language: English
- Hardcover
- Print on Demand
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 180. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1962 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 180.
