Casebook of a Crime Psychiatrist

A pioneer in the use of psychology to solve crimes by profiling the likely offender, Brussel established his reputation when he solved the case of the notorious "Mad Bomber" who terrorized New York City in the 1950s. That case is covered in detail here, along with that of the Boston Strangler (MA), the murderous doctor, Carl Coppolino (NJ), the "career girl" murders of 3 roommates in their Manhattan apartment, the Sunday bomber of Times Square, & the "Christmas Eve Killer" (Queens Village, NY). In 212 pages, with an Introduction by Gerald Frank, who had recently written his own book on the Boston Strangler case. A FIRST EDITION, Second Printing, from 1968, this octavo has bright orange paper over quarter tan cloth-covered boards, lettered in black & orange to spine. Condition is VG+: very clean, binding strong & straight, hinges secure, pages creamy white & completely unmarked save for former owner's name in pen inside front cover. Red topstain is & other external page edges are slightly dust-dulled, corners bumped. the unclipped DJ (with orig. $6.95 price intact) is VG-, with some short unclosed tears & chips to both ends of spine & corners. Nicely protected in new clear mylar cover Free (removed for photo accuracy). 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!

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Publisher: Bernard Geis Associates/Random House

Year: 1968

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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