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Brown's Requiem

by Ellroy, James

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0850315441
ISBN 13
9780850315448
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London and New York: Allison & Busby, 1984. (1984). Near Fine in a Fine dustjacket. Black boards. The spine is stamped in gilt. Octavo. 256pps. There is a small and unobtrusive soilmark near the bottom of the front board and the board-edges are very mildly rubbed. Otherwise clean, bright, square, and soundly bound. No previous ownership markings. The dustjacket, glossy in a mylar sleeve, is essentially as new; the original price (7.95 net, U.K.) is intact. An excellent, collector's-quality copy of the first hardcover edition of the Ellroy's first novel. SIGNED by the author in his usual scrawl -- and without further inscription -- on the title-page. The item was signed at a Free Library of Philadelphia function.<b><font color=#003366><br><br> "Fritz Brown, ex-alcoholic, ex-vice-squad cop, and classical music buff, makes a living as a private eye on the sleazy side of L.A.'s sleazier streets. His staple work is repossessing cars from people who have fallen behind in their payments and his attitude is tough and disillusioned. That is until Freddy 'Fat Dog' Baker -- a golf caddy flashing too much cash -- hires his services and engages his curiosity. Hired for a seemingly innocuous surveillance job Brown plunges into a world where nothing is as it seems and the stink of corruption goes back a long, long time. In this fast-moving violent book Fritz Brown seeks the answer to an evil riddle and finds that his solution of fighting violence with violence can lead to worse things than sleepless nights."</b></font><br><br> Purchase with confidence: all books, gradings, and descriptions are rendered the care of a genuine bibliophile. Satisfaction guaranteed or all costs you've incurred will be promptly refunded. Thanks for your interest in Nooks Of Books. To assist with your decision, photos can be emailed upon request.. SIGNED by the Author. First Edition. Hard Cover.

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Title
Brown's Requiem
Author
Ellroy, James
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used
Edition
First Edition
ISBN 10
0850315441
ISBN 13
9780850315448
Publisher
Allison & Busby
Place of Publication
London and New York
Date Published
1984
Keywords
JAMES ELLROY BROWN S REQUIEM SIGNED FIRST EDITIONS MYSTERY CRIME THRILLER SUSPENSE MURDER HOMICIDE DETECTIVES POLICE INSPECTORS SLEUTHS FRITZ LOS ANGELES LAPD NOIR COLLECTIBLE BOOKS NOVELS FICTION
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