New York: William Morrow & Co., 1994. First Edition, First Printing. . Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. The twelfth novel in the award-winning Block's now classic mystery-crime series featuring New York private detective Matthew Scudder, this time investigating a sudden series of murders in a group of prosperous, successful men who meet once a year to celebrate the joy of life. Now someone is intent on killing them all. A remainder dot on the bottom edge of the text and a slight spine lean, o/w text and boards are clean, unmarked, and tight. The dustjacket shows some rubbing on the back panel, no tears, no chipping, not price-clipped.

Synopsis

Matthew Scudder Crime Novel #12. "When Lawrence Block is in his Matthew Scudder mode, crime fiction can sidle up so close to literature that often there's no degree of difference" (The Philadelphia Inquirer).

Reviews

(Log in or Create an Account first!)

Details

Bookseller: H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 004489
Title: A LONG LINE OF DEAD MEN
Author: Block, Lawrence
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition, First Printing.
ISBN 10: 0688121934
ISBN 13: 9780688121938
Publisher: William Morrow & Co.
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1994
Keywords: MYSTERY, FIRST EDITION, DETECTIVE, NEW YORK, CRIME, SUSPENSE
Bookseller catalogs: Mystery; New York; Crime;

Terms of Sale

H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller

All books subject to prior sale. All books returnable within two weeks for any reason. Please return by USPS (media mail rate) and note the reason for return. All sales subject to applicable taxes.

About the Seller

H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller

This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

Biblio member since 2005

Canandaigua, New York

Ask Seller a Question

About H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller

H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.

Glossary
Frequently asked questions

Glossary

Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

Chipping: A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...
Remainder: Book(s) which are sold at a very deep discount to alleviate publisher overstock. Often, though not always, they have a remainder...
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
O/W: An abbreviation for otherwise
First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.