Containing more than 1,500 entries, this is a compendium to the many elements of the mystery story, from its history, themes, and subgenres to its authors and characters. Organized in an A-to-Z format with exaustive cross-referencing, this is the ultimate companion for fans of mystery. Appendix. Glossary. Illustrations.
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Containing more than 1,500 entries, this is a compendium to the many elements of the mystery story, from its history, themes, and subgenres to its authors and characters. Organized in an A-to-Z format with exaustive cross-referencing, this is the ultimate companion for fans of mystery. Appendix. Glossary. Illustrations.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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First edition. Articles arranged alphabetically. Comprehensive reference to the entire genre of murder and mayhem draws on 150 years of crime stories. 4to. Black cloth and boards. 405 pages. Appendix with directories of organizations for the mystery devotee, mystery booksellers and lists of major award-winning writers honored with Edgars and Diamond Daggers. Ex-lib with some stamps and labels otherwise very clean and sharp. Dust jacket. near Fine/ near fine.
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Dust jacket in very good condition. First edition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. First edition. The binding suffers minor loosening due to age and wear, but remains secure and in-tact; the pages are clean and unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Very Good in Fine jacket. First edition. Tall octavo. x, 405pp. Illustrated from black and white photographs. Small stains on the cover and topedge, very good in an about fine dust jacket with a faint interior stain on the front panel.
