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The art of mystery & detective stories : the best illustrations from over a century of crime fiction / Peter Haining ; designed by Christopher Scott.
Publication details: London : Treasure Press, 1986.Description: 174 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cmISBN:- 1850511357
- Art of mystery and detective stories
- Mystery.
- 741.64 20
- PR830.D4
- NC961.7.D46 H3 1986b
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item reserves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | Melbourne Athenaeum Library | Non-Fiction large size | 741.64 HAI | Available | 034688 |
Total reserves: 0
Originally published: London : Souvenir Press, 1977, under the title "Mystery".
"This fascinating book is the first history of the detective story to be told in pictures, drawing on contemporary illustrations from over a century and a quarter of periodicals, magazines and books. Spanning the years from the blood-thirsty Newgate Calendars of the 18th century to the notorious Private Eyes of the 'Twenties and 'Thirties, this book is a unique and eyecatching compendium of crime, murder and detection." -- Inside cover
