The basis for the film Straight Time, this compelling novel, first published in 1973 and written by a man who had spent most of his life in prison, is the story of an ex-con's attempt to negotiate the straight world--and his swan dive back into the paradoxical security of crime. Features a new introduction by William Styron.
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The basis for the film Straight Time, this compelling novel, first published in 1973 and written by a man who had spent most of his life in prison, is the story of an ex-con's attempt to negotiate the straight world--and his swan dive back into the paradoxical security of crime. Features a new introduction by William Styron.
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Seller's Description:
None. Very Good Indeed in Good jacket. The first edition, first impression, of one of Edward Bunker's exciting and tense crime novels, pulling from his own experiences. The first edition, first impression of this work. In the original price-clipped dustwrapper, however it is the bottom left hand side of the flyleaf that is clipped, when the price is at the upper left hand side. A gripping crime drama following an ex-con who was a former prisoner at Folsom State Prison. Written by Edward Bunker, an American author and convicted felon. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original price-clipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart. A few light marks to the boards. Dustwrapper with some minor edgewear, with tape repairs to the reverse of the dustwrapper to the head. Sunning to the spine. A few minor marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed.
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Fair. Cover hinges cracked. Heavy wear and tear. Reading copy only, has significant to heavy reading/age wear and tear, may have some staining or water damage, pages may be tanned or fragile, may have loose hinges, may have light to heavy markings, not collector/gift quality. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.
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A fine copy in a bright, fresh, near fine jacket with a small fingernail mark at the spine and front panel; very slight bumping at the top of the spine; and a tiny snag at the top of the front panel. A superior copy of a very scarce book. 283 pp. 8vo,