Nightmare Alley

Author's first book states right out that "this is not a nice book, but a fine & courageous one,'' which tells the horrific tale of Stanton Carlisle, circus performer, mentalist, & eventually geek, who "worked his way down his own private road to hell." Basis for the terrifying 1947 movie starring Tyrone Power (as well as the 2021 remake starring Bradley Cooper in the title role. A FIRST EDITION, second printing, from1946, this hardcover octavo has green cloth-covered boards with a black title box lettered & decorated in gilt to spine. Condition is Good: internally very clean, pages heavily tanned, but completely unmarked. Brittle with age, & a few have short tears descending from the top edge. Binding is strong & straight, hinges secure,. Exterior shows light soil & heavy rubbing to all corners/both ends of spine, with mild fraying. The price-clipped DJ (designed by A. F. Arnold) is also Good: bright green with modest rubbing, light soil, minor chipping & tearing all around, missing 1/4" section at head of spine; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover free! Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends, & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: Rinehart and Company, Inc.

Year: 1946

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

GargoyleBooks

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Country: United States