The Exploits of the Patent Leather Kid

Author:   Erle Stanley Gardner ,  Bill Pronzini
Publisher:   Crippen & Landru Publishers
ISBN:  

9781932009880


Pages:   267
Publication Date:   13 November 2010
Format:   Paperback
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Before he created Perry Mason, Erle Stanley Gardner (1889-1970) was one of the most popular writers for the mystery and adventure pulp magazines, with their sensational covers, two-fisted heroes, and non-stop action. The Patent Leather Kid is an elegant crook, hiding his identity with mask, gloves, and shoes made out of black patent leather. In truth, he is a wealthy, seemingly indolent socialite, who becomes a terror to the underworld. In the gang-ridden world of the Depression, The Kid knows that the rulers of today were the corpses of tomorrow, where survival was the price of keen observation and rapid thought. His enemy, Inspector Brame, believes that The Kid is apparently one who loves adventure. His crimes are committed for excitement, rather than gain. And, in everything he does, he gives proof of a superior mentality. This is the third volume in Crippen & Landru's collections of Erle Stanley Gardner's short stories. The book is edited by the modern master of the p

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Author:   Erle Stanley Gardner ,  Bill Pronzini
Publisher:   Crippen & Landru Publishers
Imprint:   Crippen & Landru Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.60cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781932009880


ISBN 10:   1932009884
Pages:   267
Publication Date:   13 November 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained
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