Description: Inspired In Part By Edward Gorey"A" IS FOR ALIBIBy Sue Grafton(1987)Signed later paperback printing of the first book in Grafton's Alphabet series, introducing beloved private detective Kinsey Millhone.Fine."One day I was reading The Gashlycrumb Tinies, a book of cartoons by Edward Gorey, which is a series of pen and ink drawings of little Victorian children 'done in' by various means [...] A cartoon light bulb formed above my head and I thought to myself, 'Gee, why couldn't you do a series of novels based on the alphabet?' At that point, I sat down and made an alphabetical list of all the crime related words I could think of." The title for the first book in Grafton's famous Alphabet Series was inspired by reading THE GASHLYCRUMB TINIES, a detail characteristic of the black levity that helped made the series so popular. Debuting in the same year as her fellow icon, Sara Paretsky's V.I. Warshawski, Kinsey Millhone was a detective in the classic noir tradition who upended the classic noir clichés, written by an author in conscious dialogue with her genre: "The conclusion of "A Is For Alibi" is deadly serious. It's an ingenious feminist rewriting of one of the most hateful mystery endings of all time, Mickey Spillane's misogynist masterpiece I, THE JURY" (Corrigan).Read more: "A Conversation with Sue Grafton," 1996, from the author's official website; Terry Gross & Maureen Corrigan, "A is For Appreciation: How Sue Grafton Helped Transform The Mystery Genre," npr.com. New York: Bantam Books, (1987). 7'' x 4.25''. Original pictorial wrappers. 214, [1] pages. Signed by Grafton on title page. Light edgewear. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Grafton, Sue
Publisher: Bantam Books
Year Printed: 1987
Special Attributes: Signed
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English