The Blackboard Jungle.
by Hunter, Evan. [Ed McBain]
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
New York: Simon and Schuster, 1954. First edition of the author's definitive 1954 novel dealing with juvenile crime and the New York City public school system, adapted into the award-winning film of the same name. Octavo, original publisher's half grey cloth over red boards. Signed by the author on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Guy Fraument. Author photograph by P. Charbonnet. Uncommon signed. Born Salvatore Albert Lombino, American author and screenwriter Ed McBain legally adopted the name Evan Hunter in 1952. While successful and well known as Evan Hunter, he was even better known as Ed McBain, a name he used for most of his crime fiction, beginning in 1956. As Evan Hunter, he gained notice with his novel Blackboard Jungle (1954) dealing with juvenile crime and the New York City public school system. The film adaptation followed in 1955 directed by Richard Brooks and starring future Oscar winner and star Sidney Poitier.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 137332
- Title
- The Blackboard Jungle.
- Author
- Hunter, Evan. [Ed McBain]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1954
- Keywords
- Ed McBain First Edition Signed, The Blackboard Jungle First Edition Signed
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About the Seller
Raptis Rare Books
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Palm Beach, Florida
About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service.
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- Jacket
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- Cloth
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- Octavo
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- Fine
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