True Crime Library 1993 paperback, fine In stock shipped from our UK warehouse
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Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # rev6781544538
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002830656
Quantity: 2 available
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR002643243
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR002712655
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Seller: West Portal Books, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: VG/NF. Later Printing. Book appears lightly read with general wear at edges and extremities. A tight, solid and near sharp looking copy of this chronicle 'of men and women sentenced to die. It recalls the crimes they committed and the interminable anguish of living on Death Row, knowing that the next day might be their last!' 256 pages + 16 pages of photos. Seller Inventory # 002848
Seller: medimops, Berlin, Germany
Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. Seller Inventory # M01874358052-V
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Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Seller Inventory # CHL1555044
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Seller: Riley Books, Oswaldtwistle, United Kingdom
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No creases to the covers. One mild reading crease to the spine. 249 firm, clean pages. Illustrated. True Crime. Seller Inventory # 015811
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Seller: Crappy Old Books, Barry, United Kingdom
Condition: Used. In the annals of human curiosity, few subjects provide quite the peculiar blend of horror and fascination as the grim realities of life on death row. Enter "On Death Row" by Mike James, a title that practically begs you to cuddle up with a cup of tea and a biscuit, all while contemplating the moral quandaries of capital punishment. First published in 1993 by the notoriously edgy True Crime Library, this tome promises to unravel the complex tapestry of emotions, regrets, and sheer human oddity that manifests in the most severe of circumstances: the limbo of the condemned. Is it a gripping exposé or merely a sensationalist romp through the darker alleys of the judicial system? Only you, dear reader, can determine which camp you fall into. You might find yourself laughing nervously as you flip through the pages, wondering whether the grim anecdotes are meant to elicit sympathy or serve as grim entertainment. Mike James, the author, seems to straddle the line between journalist and voyeur, inviting you to peer through the bars of his narrative while you question your own morbid fascination. As you traverse this somewhat battered journey?because let?s be honest, who treats a book about death row with kid gloves??you?ll encounter a motley assortment of characters, from hardened felons with unexpectedly eloquent inner monologues to weary prison guards who?ve seen it all and then some. It?s a veritable carnival of the macabre, each chapter offering up a new slice of life that will leave you both horrified and oddly contemplative. But what can you expect when you open this slightly dog-eared volume, aside from the sweet scent of nostalgia mingling with existential dread? Each page is steeped in the kind of irony that makes you chuckle in disbelief and shake your head in despair. You may even find yourself wondering if you should laugh or cry?preferably while seated in a comfy chair, preferably with a cup of something strong in hand. The charmingly unfiltered accounts from inmates who may or may not have asked for a second serving of their last meal. A side of dark humor that you never knew you needed in your life?because who doesn?t enjoy a bit of gallows humor? Confessions that might make you reconsider your stance on humanity?or at least question your current Netflix binge. Insightful commentary on the justice system that feels more like a riddle than a resolution. More plot twists than you can shake a stick at; who knew death row could be so riveting? Condition: This copy has seen better days; the spine is just a tad creaky, but who isn?t at that age? Pages might bear the occasional coffee ring or the odd smudge from someone who?s clearly taken their reading to a metaphysical level, perhaps contemplating existence itself while perched on the edge of their seat. It has character, much like the individuals it chronicles, and it?s ready to share its tales of woe and wisdom, much like a grizzled old man at a pub, minus the pint. So, if you find yourself in need of a conversation starter or simply wish to challenge your friends? perception of what constitutes ?light reading,? look no further than this riveting relic from Crappy Old Books. Just prepare yourself for a literary experience that straddles the boundary between horror and hilarity?a perfect addition to the shelves of the morbidly curious and the philosophically inclined. THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP. IF THAT IS UNDESIRABLE PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS. THE STAMP MARKS WHICH IS USUALLY TO THE FRONT AND BACK INNER PAGES SAYS SOLD BY CRAPPY OLD BOOKS WITH WEB SITE URL. IT IN NO WAY DEMINISHED FROM THE READING. IF YOU WANT A PRISTINE BOOK, PLEASE FIND ANOTHER BOOK IN BETTER CONDITION SOMEWHERE ELSE. Seller Inventory # 1151
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Seller: Loretta Lay Books, London, United Kingdom
Softcover / Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Paperback. True Crime Library No. 6. The stories of 20 men and women sentenced to die, recalling the crimes they committed and the anguish of living on Death Row. Featuring amongst others : Caryl Chessman, Ray Anderson, Irene Schroeder, Glenn Dague, Barbara Graham, Jack Santo, Emmett Perkins, Westley Allan Dodd, David Early, Dovie Dean, Gerald Chapman, Toni Jo, Aaron Mitchell, Frank DuPre, Elmo Smith. Illus. 250pp. mass market p/back. With signs of b/plate removal inside fr. cover o/w Vg+. Seller Inventory # 18919
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