1st Edition. Hardcover. [Haycraft, Howard, editor]. THE ART OF THE MYSTERY STORY. Biblio and Tannen, 1976. First B&T Edition. 8vo., 565pp. Gilt-lettered red cloth. [Originally published by Simon and Schuster in 1946]. As New issued without dustwrapper. After creating his own history of the detective story, Haycraft set out to compile a set of the most authoritative writings on the genre. Distinguished commentary on detective fiction from a wide range of contributors. Most sections have an introduction by the editor. An invaluable collection of the most important writings. An Important Reference. Seller Inventory # 32089

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Title: THE ART OF THE MYSTERY STORY

Publisher: Biblo and Tannen, New York

Publication Date: 1976

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition.

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