Len Deighton, Penguin Books Ltd. Len Deighton's best-selling first spy novel which revolutionised the genre, now published in Penguin Classics for the first time A high-ranking scientist has been kidnapped. A secret British intelligence agency must find out why. But as the quarry is pursued from grimy Soho to the other side of the world, what seemed a straightforward mission turns into something far more sinister. With its sardonic, cool, working-class hero, Len Deighton's sensational debut The IPCRESS File rewrote the spy thriller and became the defining novel of 1960's London.

Seller Inventory # 9780241505427-RETAIL

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: The IPCRESS File
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Date: 2021
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0241505429
ISBN 13: 9780241505427
Binding: Paperback
Weight: 193 grams
Book Type: Paperback

About this title

Synopsis

'A stone-cold Cold War classic' Toby Litt, Guardian

A high-ranking scientist has been kidnapped. A secret British intelligence agency must find out why. But as the quarry is pursued from grimy Soho to the other side of the world, what seemed a straightforward mission turns into something far more sinister. With its sardonic, cool, working-class hero, Len Deighton's sensational debut The IPCRESS File rewrote the spy thriller and became the defining novel of 1960's London.

'Changed the shape of the espionage thriller ... there is an infectious energy about this book which makes it a joy to read' Daily Telegraph

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Book Grocer - Australia's best bargain bookstore. We stock over 100,000 titles, all discounted and ready to ship from our Melbourne warehouse. We buy and sell second hand books. Book Grocer is Australian and family-owned since 2000.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Castlebooks Pty Ltd
5/101 Keilor Park Drive, Tullamarine, VIC, 3043, Australia

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Shipping Terms

Shipping rates from Australia to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from Australia to U.S.A.
Order quantity	15 to 25 business days	15 to 25 business days
First item	US$ 30.00	US$ 30.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.