NIGHTFALL
New York: Julian Messner, Inc., 1947. First Edition. Item #7771
First Printing. Octavo (19.25cm); variant bound in light blue-grey cloth, with titles stamped in blue on spine; [iv],[2],3-214,[4]pp. Trivial external wear, small bookseller's ticket to upper rear pastedown, with a tiny stain to upper edge of textblock; contents clean; Near Fine, lacking the dustjacket.
Goodis's third hardcover novel, centered around artist Jim Vanning, a man accidentally embroiled in a violent robbery, who is subsequently by both the police and criminals alike. Basis for Jacques Tourneur's 1957 film noir of the same name, starring Aldo Ray, Brian Keith, and Anne Bancroft. The Dark Page, Vol.1, pp.76-77; Hubin, p.168. 7771.
Price: $250.00