Typescript of "The Burglar in the Closet", the second Bernie Rhodenbarr novel, published 1978
by BLOCK, Lawrence
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With: (1) A set of gallery page proofs, 166 pages, 4to (11 x 8 1/2 inches), with some corrections and printer's directions by editors; inscribed by the author on the first page: "For Ken Morten - These are the corrected galley proofs & all outstanding material relating to the book before publication. Lawrence Block." In several places the printed title has been changed to 'Burglar's Choice.'
(2) Another set, folding case label reading: "Master set. Uncorrected galley proofs." 166 pages, 4to (11 x 8 1/2 inches).
(3) A set of unbound galley page proofs, 166 pages, 8vo; with a TLS from Block to his editor, one page, 8vo, April 8, 1978, regarding the corrected galleys and giving the title for "Bernie's next venture."
In four black cloth folding cases with red leather gilt spine labels. All material in very good to fine condition.
The first in Block's series of 11 crime novels featuring the New York based gentleman thief Bernie Rhodenbarr was 'Burglars Can't Be Choosers' (1977). 'The Burglar in the Closet' (1978) is the second. It was made into a movie as 'Burglar' in 1987 with Whoopi Goldberg as Bernie (or Bernice). The last volume in the series was issued in 2013. (BA).
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- Title
- Typescript of "The Burglar in the Closet", the second Bernie Rhodenbarr novel, published 1978
- Author
- BLOCK, Lawrence
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- From the Bart Auerbach Collection
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1977
- Keywords
- Bart Auerbach
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