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Black Is the Fashion For Dying
by Jonathan Latimer
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+/Very Good
- Seller
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
USA: Random House, 1959. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good. Black Is the Fashion For Dying by Jonathan Latimer First Edition Random House 1959. New York. No foxing or toning to contents or edges and no previous owner's inscriptions. Covers are VG+. In a VG dust jacket, not price clipped and with no loss. "Black Is the Fashion For Dying" by Jonathan Latimer is a gripping noir detective novel set in 1940s Los Angeles. The story follows Bill Crane, a hard-drinking private investigator with a knack for trouble. When a glamorous Hollywood starlet is found dead under suspicious circumstances, Crane is hired to uncover the truth. As he delves into the seedy underbelly of the entertainment industry, Crane encounters a cast of eccentric characters, corrupt officials, and dangerous mobsters. With his sharp wit and disregard for authority, Crane navigates a treacherous maze of deceit and violence in his quest for justice. "Black Is the Fashion For Dying" is a riveting and atmospheric tale that captures the dark allure of the noir genre.
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- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007405
- Title
- Black Is the Fashion For Dying
- Author
- Jonathan Latimer
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Random House
- Place of Publication
- USA
- Date Published
- 1959
- Weight
- 1.43 lbs
- Keywords
- Black Is the Fashion For Dying by Jonathan Latimer First Edition Random House 1959
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- VG
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