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James M. Cain

THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE

Introduced by Steve Erickson
Illustrated by Patrick Leger

London
The Folio Society
2012

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The Postman Always Rings Twice was first published in the United States of America in 1934 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.  This edition is based on the 2005 Orion Books edition, with minor emendations.

This edition published by 

The Folio Society Ltd
44 Eagle Street
London WC1R 4FS.
www.foliosociety.com

Published by arrangement with The Orion Publishing Group Ltd and Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of The Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc.

Copyright James M. Cain 1934, 1962
Introduction copyright Steve Erickson 2012
Illustrations copyright Patrick Leger 2012

Typeset at The Folio Society in Photina.
Printed on Abbey Wove paper at TJ International, Cornwall, and bound by them in cloth, blocked with a design by the artist.

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Step into the shadowy world of crime and moral ambiguity with James M. Cain's "The Postman Always Rings Twice." This noir classic takes readers on a thrilling ride through a web of passion, deceit, and consequence. Set against the backdrop of a roadside diner, the narrative unfolds as a drifter and the seductive wife of the diner's owner conspire to commit the perfect crime. As their sinister plot unfolds, the novel delves into the complexities of desire, betrayal, and the relentless consequences of choices made in the dark corners of the human heart. A timeless exploration of noir literature, this gripping tale immerses readers in a world where morality blurs and the consequences of one's actions are always close behind.