L. A. CONFIDENTIAL
by Ellroy, James
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Middletown, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Mysterious Press, (1990). First edition. INSCRIBED, "To: Lana -- Blood blitz. James Ellroy." Noir novel set in 1950's L.A. in which three policemen investigate a series of murders and mete out with their own brand of justice. Basis for the critically acclaimed movie of the same name starring Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kim Basinger (who won an Oscar for her role), Danny DeVito, et al. Lana Pipes (1942 - 2017), a Fulbright Scholar, edited educational magazines. She and her husband, Frank, who died in the Air Florida flight in 1982, were major collectors in Washington D.C. Fine in fine dust jacket.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Quill & Brush (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 54760
- Title
- L. A. CONFIDENTIAL
- Author
- Ellroy, James
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Mysterious Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- (1990)
Terms of Sale
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- First Edition
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- Inscribed
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- Jacket
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- Fine
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