The Fine Art of Murder: the Mystery Reader's Indispensable Companion

Carroll & Graf Publishers, Inc., New York, first Carroll & Graf edition, 1993. Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to,. x, 390 pp, ills. From the blurb: "Mystery fiction is today's favorite form of literary entertainment. Now, here's the perfect accessory to any crime imaginable: a hefty, handsome, one-volume look at mystery fiction of all kinds, from the traditional mystery as written by Charlotte MacLeod and Lilian Jackson Braun, to the serial killer novels of Thomas Harris and Jim Thompson. The Fine Art of Murder offers the mystery fan a revealing and informative look at the world of mystery fiction as told from the viewpoints of the writer, editor, critic, and bookseller. From interviews to essays, from appealing photo layouts to recommended reading lists, this is the one book all mystery readers will want handily positioned on their own bookshefves. Here's a one-of-a-kind overview of the mystery field that includes movies and television as well as fiction. The subjects and catégories covered include American Mysteries, Traditional Mysteries, The Black Detective, Religious Mysteries, Private Eye Mysteries, Gay Mysteries, British Mysteries, Dark Suspense, Women's Suspense, Police Procedurals, Hard-boiled Mysteries, Thrillers, Young Adult Mysteries, Short Stories, True Crime, The Writing Life, Fandom, Television Mysteries, Comic Books, and Nostalgia. Presentation inscription signed by Jon L. Breen to Iwan and Margareta Morelius [Hedman] on half-title, and print-out of an email exchange between Iwan Morelius and Breen concerning the book tipped-in. Very Good.