Hardboiled America

First edition first printing of this look at the paperbacks of vintage paperbacks. In 1981 O'Brien wrote Hardboiled America published by Van Nostrand Reinhold. in 1997 he went back and expanded the original book and corrected errors. This is the 1997 expanded edition. In fine unread condition.

NY: Da Capo Press, 1997. [1st printing] 1997. Trade-sized. Cover design by Trudi Gershenov. Occasional underlining in pencil.. First Thus. Paperback. Very Good+.

Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1983-12. Paperback. Good.

Van Nostrand Reinhold (Trade), 1981-07-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

FIRST EXPANDED EDITION in decorated paperback wraps. AS NEW.

Van Nostrand Reinhold (Trade). Hardcover. Very Good/None. Minor shelfwear; tanning; foxing at edges; 8.0 X 5.3 X 0.6 inches; 144 pages

Paperback / softback. New. "Dashiell Hammett, Mickey Spillane, James M. Cain, Raymond Chandler, Jim Thompson, David Goodis ... these are a few of the masters of noir responsible for the great lurid paperbacks of the thirties, fort"

VAN NOSTRAND. NY 1981. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0442231407 . First edition. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Excellent reference to vintage paperbacks. Color insert. .

Da Capo Press, 1997-03-22. Paperback. Good.

Da Capo Press, 1997-03-22. Paperback. Like New.

Da Capo Press, 1997. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:9780306807732

USA: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1981. Book is in very good condition with minor signs of wear and/or age. . 1st Edition. Paperback. VG.

Da Capo Press, 1997-03-21. paperback. New. 6x0x9.

Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1981-07. Hardcover. Good.

Da Capo Press, 1997-03-22. Exp Sub. Paperback. Used:Good.

Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1981-07-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1981-07-01. Hardcover. Acceptable. 0.8000 in x 9.1000 in x 6.2000 in. Ex-Library. Hardcover.

Da Capo Press, 1997. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:9780306807732

Da Capo Press, 1997-03-22. Paperback. New.

New York, etc: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co, 1981. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 1st printing. 144pp. A little shelfwear, very good+