The Snail-Watcher and other stories. [Introduction by Graham Greene]
by Highsmith, Patricia
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Black cloth. Remainder spray on bottom edge. Very good plus in very good plus pictorial dust jacket by Tim Lewis; author photo b
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
Uncommon collection of tales of psychological horror by the author of Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr. Ripley, including the Edgar nominated story "The Terrapin", and "The Snail-Watcher".
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- Bookseller
- James Cummins Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 369066
- Title
- The Snail-Watcher and other stories. [Introduction by Graham Greene]
- Author
- Highsmith, Patricia
- Format/Binding
- Xiv, 177 pp. 1 vols. 8vo
- Book Condition
- Used - Black cloth. Remainder spray on bottom edge. Very good plus in very good plus pictorial dust jacket by Tim Lewis; author photo b
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Doubleday
- Place of Publication
- Garden City, New York
- Date Published
- 1970
- Keywords
- Science Fiction / Fantasy | Detective Fiction
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
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