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The Postman Always Rings Twice

by Cain, James M

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New York: Pocket Books, 1947. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. First Pocket Books Edition/First Printing, july 1947 as stated on the copyright page. It also list the complete Publishing History up to that point in time. Pocket Books #443. Complete and Unabridged. 121 pages with one page in rear listing other titles. Cain's classic noir novel. Blurb on rear cover mentions the film starring Garfield and Turner. Some light edge and surface wear. Crease to bottom front cove. Light toning. No interior writing or marks, Solid spine. A very good copy of this scarce title in first printing. .

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The Postman Always Rings Twice , the first novel written by James M. Cain, was published in 1934 by Alfred A. Knopf. This book tells a dramatic story of murder and passion. Frank and Cora become lovers and conspire to murder Cora's husband, take over his diner, and live happily ever after. Things go wrong, and the novel is narrated by Frank from his prison cell on death row. The writing style epitomizes and in many ways pioneered hard-boiled crime drama, despite the author's distaste for the term. This book caused a sensation upon publication due to both the violence and sexual content.

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Bookseller
Marvin Minkler Modern First Editions US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
8153
Title
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Author
Cain, James M
Format/Binding
Paperback
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Edition
1st Edition
Publisher
Pocket Books
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1947
Keywords
noir fiction

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