| Anatomy of a Murder Contributor(s): Traver, Robert (Author) |
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ISBN: 0312033567 ISBN-13: 9780312033569 Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin OUR PRICE: $20.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1983 Annotation: First published by St. Martin's in 1958, Robert Traver's "Anatomy of a Murder "immediately became the number-one bestseller in America, and was subsequently turned into the successful and now classic Otto Preminger film. For the twenty-fifth birthday of a work that is not only the most popular courtroom drama in American fiction, but one of the most popular novels of our time, St. Martin's is proud to introduce this special anniversary edition, with a new introduction by the author. A gripping tale of deceit, murder, and a sensational trial, "Anatomy of a Murder "is unmatched in the authenticity of its settings, events, and characters. This new edition should delight both loyal fans of the past and an entire new generation of readers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Mystery & Detective - Amateur Sleuth - Fiction | Legal - Fiction | Thrillers - Legal |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 83002977 |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 5.5" W x 8.3" (0.97 lbs) 437 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: First published by St. Martin's in 1958, Robert Traver's Anatomy of a Murder immediately became the number-one bestseller in America, and was subsequently turned into the successful and now classic Otto Preminger film. It is is not only the most popular courtroom drama in American fiction, but one of the most popular novels of our time. A gripping tale of deceit, murder, and a sensational trial, Anatomy of a Murder is unmatched in the authenticity of its settings, events, and characters. This new edition should delight both loyal fans of the past and an entire new generation of readers. The characters are as fresh as when they were first created, the tension high, and the cross- examinations and legal chicanery full of suspense. The novel is simply what it says on the cover. A classic. - Tangled Web |
Contributor Bio(s): Traver, Robert: - Robert Traver is the pseudonym of the former Michigan Supreme Court justice John D. Voelker (1903-1991). His best-selling novel, Anatomy of a Murder (1958), was turned into the award-winning film of the same name. He is also the author of Trout Madness, People Versus Kirk, and Laughing Whitefish, among other works. He lived in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. |