CATALOGUE OF CRIME..;.Being a Reader's Guide to the Literature of Mystery, Detection & Related Genres
by BARZUN, JACQUES & TAYLOR, WENDELL HERTIG
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A Catalogue of Crime, by Jacques Barzun and Wendell Hertig Taylor, was first published in 1971; a revised edition was published in 1989 by Barzun after the death of Taylor in 1985. The book was awarded a Special Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America in 1972. In its preface Barzun says: This book is for readers of crime fiction.
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- Title
- CATALOGUE OF CRIME..;.Being a Reader's Guide to the Literature of Mystery, Detection & Related Genres
- Author
- BARZUN, JACQUES & TAYLOR, WENDELL HERTIG
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- first edition"
- Publisher
- HARPER & ROW PUB
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1971 VERSO
- Keywords
- HISTORY, Barzun,jacques, WRITING, Crime Criminal CHARACTERS, TYPES of mysteries, Mystery Fiction, Detective
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