Description: POP. 1280 by Jim Thompson A classic crime novel from the best suspense writer going, bar none NEW YORK TIMESWith a new introduction by Charlie Higson FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description With a new introduction by Charlie HigsonFantastic ... in my book Jim Thompson is still the greatest crime writer Jo NesboThe best suspense writer going, bar none NEW YORK TIMESJim Thompson holds a special place in my heart Bruce SpringsteenNick Corey likes being the high sheriff of Potts County. But Nick has a few problems that he needs to deal with: like his loveless marriage, the pimps who torment him, the honest man who is running against him in the upcoming elections and the women who adore him. And it turns out that Nick isnt anything like as amiable, easy-going or as slow as he seems. Hes as sly, brutal and corrupt as they come. Author Biography Jim Thompson (1906-1977) was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma. After an itinerant childhood during which his sheriff father was driven from office for embezzlement, and as a roughneck in the Texan oil fields of the 1920s, Thompson became successful as a writer with the pulp fiction houses of the 1950s, writing a dozen of his more enduring novels in just 19 months. Among his many novels are THE KILLER INSIDE ME, THE GRIFTERS, THE GETAWAY and AFTER DARK, MY SWEET. He also wrote two screenplays (for the Stanley Kubrick films THE KILLING and PATHS OF GLORY). POP. 1280 was an acclaimed French film under the title COUP DE TORCHON. Review Fantastic ... in my book Jim Thompson is still the greatest crime writer -- Jo NesboThe best suspense writer going bar none * NEW YORK TIMES *I dont read many books twice but Jim Thompson novels - due to their concise, dirty power, their relentless violence and purity - can always draw me in for a second time. Some of the most psychological crime writing ever done. I love James M Cain and Elmore Leonard but Jim Thompson holds a special place in my heartMy favourite crime novelist - often imitated but never duplicated -- Stephen KingJim Thompson must be ranked in the top bracket. I strongly urge you not to miss one of his books -- Anthony Boucher * NEW YORK SUNDAY TIMES *If Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and Cornell Woolrich would have joined together in some ungodly union and produced a literary offspring Jim Thompson would be it ... His work casts a dazzling light on the human condition * WASHINGTON POST *The master of the American groin-kick novel * VANITY FAIR *One of the finest American writers and the most frightening, Thompson is on best terms with the devil. Read Jim Thompson and take a tour of hell * NEW REPUBLIC * Details ISBN1398720992 Author Jim Thompson Series Crime Masterworks Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781398720992 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-09-14 Imprint Orion Subtitle As seen on Between the Covers Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom UK Release Date 2023-09-14 Language English ISBN-10 1398720992 Publisher Orion Publishing Co DEWEY 813.54 Audience General Pages 208 NZ Release Date 2023-11-13 AU Release Date 2023-11-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151837511;
Price: 28.23 AUD
Location: Melbourne
End Time: 2025-02-05T09:10:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.31 AUD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9781398720992
Author: Jim Thompson
Type: Does not apply
Book Title: POP. 1280
ISBN: 9781398720992
