Inscribed first edition of this dramatic interpretation of the infamous Leopold and Loeb case — later successfully adapted into the film starring Orson Welles.
Very good in very good jacket.
Price: $600.00
"Here is a crime committed with no real motive. The motive is deep within, hidden from the accused, who are merely the agents for some unknown force within them."
Adapted by Levin from his own novel of the previous year, this edition also includes a lengthy introduction by the author. COMPULSION originally ran on Broadway for almost 150 performaces with Dean Stockwell and Roddy McDowall in the lead roles. Uncommon signed.
First printing. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1959. 7.75'' x 4.75''. Original orange cloth boards. In original unclipped ($3.50) color pictorial jacket. 132 pages. Inscribed by Levin in year of publication to half-title page "Cordially, / Meyer Levin / 1959." Jacket with mild edgewear and some moderate chipping. Spine lightly sunned. Corner chip to rear flap. Contemporary owner inscription to front endpaper. Pages toned, as common. Overall sound.
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