BLACK IS THE FASHION FOR DYING

by Jonathan [Wyatt] Latimer. New York: Random House, (1959). First edition, first printing. "First printing" statement to the copyright page. By the prolific screenwriter of 'The Glass Key', and 'The Big Clock' and hard-boiled mystery author of the much film adapted William Crane Series. Set in Hollywood, this well-plotted classic mystery features a screenwriter and involves the murder of a disliked actress primadonna. Lower corner tips bumped, front inner hinge starting to crack--still holding firmly, some shadow outlines from former tape squares to the upper and lower end-papers, else about very good in khaki linen over black boards with silver embossed author name to the front cover, black titles and borders to the spine; in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket with Paul Bacon art, that shows minuscule nicked tears to the upper spine edge; original printed 10/59 date code still intact to the front inner flap. The dust jacket will be placed in a clear, removable protective sleeve after scanning for this entry.…