Straight from the Shoulder

Tracy, Dick (Chester Gould) and Dr. Lois Higgins and Benjamin F. Goldstein

Published by Crime Prevention Bureau, Illinois, 1949

Condition: Very Good Soft cover

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4" x 6.75" pamphlet with stiff pictorial blue paper covers. Some age related discoloring around edges of covers, otherwise a very good, clean copy. No previous owner markings. A booklet printed at the Illinois State Penitentiary and intended to be provided to high schools in an effort to prevent kids from entering a life of crime. Chester Gould illustrated the cover as well as 17 interior single cel cartoons accompanied by a pithy Dick Tracy remark. In addition, the printed story in the book features Dick Tracy (presented as a real live person) interspersed with remarks by Dr. Lois Higgins and others as they preach the evils of crime and the prevention techniques adopted by the Crime Prevention Bureau. Rear cover has an UN-detached mail-in postcard to obtain more information. A scarce and unusual item for the newspaper comic strip/Dick Tracy collector. Seller Inventory # 100618

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Title: Straight from the Shoulder

Publisher: Crime Prevention Bureau, Illinois

Publication Date: 1949

Binding: Paperbound

Condition: Very Good

Edition: Apparent First Edition

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