Phenix City
Edwin Strickland and Gene Wortsman
Published by Vulcan Press, (1955), Birmingham:, 1955
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Hardcover
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First Printing Very good+ in textured yellow cloth covered boards with black text on the spine. An octavo measuring 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches with minor crimping of the cloth at the head and heel of the spine. In a very good-, unclipped dust jacket with heavy wear and rubbing to the ends of the spine area, a shallow one inch long chip at the upper edge of the rear panel and rubbing to the fold to the front flap. Co-authored by Gene Wortsman. An investigation and white paper report on the crime and corruption that existed in the small town of Phenix City just outside of Fort Benning, GA. in the 50's. 284 pages. A clean and attractive copy with no prior ownership markings of any kind. Seller Inventory # TB31378
Bibliographic Details
Title: Phenix City
Publisher: Vulcan Press, (1955), Birmingham:
Publication Date: 1955
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: First Edition, First Printing.
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Phenix City [Leather Bound]
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Hardcover
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2020, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in . The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 298, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 298. Seller Inventory # LB1111003516935
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PHENIX CITY. [Phenix City, Alabama; The Wickedest City in America.]
Published by
Birmingham, AL: Vulcan Press, 1955., 1955
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First edition (not stated per publisher's usual practice). viii, 284 pages. Hardcover: H 22.25cm x L 14.25cm. Lacks dust jacket. Yellow boards soiled; spine slightly darkened with ends bumped and heel additionally scuffed; spine's black stamping still fairly bright. Top edge toned and foxed; slight foxing and soiling to fore-edge and bottom edge; bottom fore-edge corners of pages 187-192 creased from past fold-ins; minor tear at upper fore-edge margin of pages 269-270; occasional faint foxing to some interior leaves which, overall, remain quite clean. Binding is firm. A very good- copy of a very uncommon book which is now regarded as a classic in the exposà genre. Birmingham, Alabama newspaper reporters Edwin Strickland and Gene Wortsman offer their investigations of notorious Phenix City, Alabama revealing local organized crime activities and the pervasive corruption of city and county government officials as well as detailing the brutality, greed, and racism of the many individuals involved in establishing Phenix City as a gambling and prostitution mecca for the soldiers stationed at nearby Fort Benning, Georgia. The impetus for their exposà was the June 18, 1954 assassination of Phenix City lawyer Albert Patterson who was shot and killed outside his law office shortly after winning the Democratic nomination for Alabama Attorney General on a law and order platform, a main tenet of which was reforming the corrupt and vice-ridden Chattahoochee River town. Patterson's death and subsequent public outcry led the state to impose martial law in Phenix City and the events and personas detailed in Strickland-Wortsman's book became the basis for the classic 1955 crime noir film "The Phenix City Story" directed by Phil Karlson and starring John McIntire, Richard Kiley and Kathryn Grant Crosby. Description copyright David Hallinan, Bookseller. Seller Inventory # NOV24-7778
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PHENIX CITY - INSCRIBED BY GENE WORTSMAN, WITH AN ORIGINAL PHOTO LAID IN
Published by
Vulcan Press, Inc., Birmingham, 1955
Used
First Edition
Seller: Captain Ahab's Rare Books, ABAA, Stephenson, VA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First Edition. Octavo (22.5cm); yellow cloth, with titles stamped in black on spine; dustjacket; viii, 284pp. Inscribed by co-author Gene Wortsman on the front endpaper: "October 3, 1955 / To Mary Ann Gibbs, Who had better send me an autographed copy of the book she may write someday / Gene Wortsman." Mild wear to spine ends, cloth lightly dust-soiled (particularly along board edges), with scattered foxing to text edges; Very Good+. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced $3.50), lighlty shelfworn, with dust-soil and scattered foxing to extremities, a small chip to crown, with several tiny nicks, short tears, and attendant creases; Very Good+. With a black and white photograph of Gene Wortsman laid in, ca.5" x 7"; light surface wear and creasing, writing in two hands (in pencil) on verso; Very Good. Non-fiction exposé by two reporters on Phenix City, Alabama, at one point dubbed "the wickedest city in America." Basis for Phil Karlson's 1955 film noir The Phenix City Story, a semi-documentary of the Alabama town run by a crime syndicate thriving on gambling and prostitution, directed chiefly at soldiers from Ft. Benning across the river. Uncommon inscribed. Seller Inventory # 2460
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