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THE DEEP END
Author: Joseph Hayes
Illustrations: na
Publisher: Viking Press - New York
Copyright Date: 1967
Assuming to be a First Edition
Content
- About the Book
Classic Americana Historical Vintage
Book -
.. This vintage book is a thrilling mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The first edition hardcover comes complete with its original dust jacket, making it a must-have for any collector of literature. The book was published in 1967 by Viking and has 405 pages.
Published in the late 60's, this novel takes place in 1966. The plot is a simple one, about a young man and woman who invade an upper-middle class lawyer's apartment while his wife is out of town. Perfect set up for noir tropes, but this is more a novel of ideas about Religion, philosophy and generational differences, using Vietnam, Sexual Identities, Wealth and the Law as tools to dissect fragile faiths. It's high-strung and overlong, and often goes way over the line of credibility, but it's well-written. Also, I had a problem rooting for the "hero" of this novel. There really isn't one.
Very much a period piece too, with the hippie and "homosexual" themes stated in rather stilted terms.
Joseph Hayes wrote the novel and play DESPERATE HOURS which was filmed twice; the 1st time with Humphrey Bogart, and the 2nd time with Mickey Rourke.
The author, Joseph Hayes, has crafted a captivating storyline that delves into the world of blackmail and suspense. The novel is intended for adults and has been classified as a work of fiction in the mystery and thriller genres. This book is a classic piece of Americana and is sure to be a valuable addition to any collection. ...
Book Condition
Color Boards: Very Good with Very Good Dust Jacket, Like New Condition - Clean and Tight, uneven cut opening pages, red top pages and red colored end pages, Nice decorated outer boards for the Age, see photos.
Corners / Outer Boards: Slight bumped corners, slight scuffing and rubbing,
overall nice condition for the age of the book, see photos
Binding: Overall tight
binding for the age
Pages: Overall appears to be
clean good "collectible" condition.
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