Comic crime hero Dortmunder and his gang of bungling thieves are back in a hilarious caper--out of print since 1979. Mishaps and misunderstandings force the gang to steal a painting not once but twice in this hilarious misadventure starring the inimitable Dortmunder. Reissue.
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DONALD E. WESTLAKE has written numerous novels over the past thirty-five years under his own name and pseudonyms, including Richard Stark. Many of his books have been made into movies, including The Hunter, which became the brilliant film noir Point Blank, and the 1999 smash hit Payback. He penned the Hollywood scripts for The Stepfather and The Grifters, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Screenplay. The winner of three Edgar awards and a Mystery Writers of America Grand Master, Donald E. Westlake was presented with The Eye, the Private Eye Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award, at the Shamus Awards. He lives with his wife, Abby Adams, in rural New York State.
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Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
mass_market. Condition: Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0003509350
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0445407158I5N10
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_468930602
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_469141175
Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First edition THUS, first printing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Wear commensurate with age and use. Clean unmarked copy. Creasing visible across spine strip and exterior hinges. Light bumping visible to corners of covers and ends of spine strip. Secure packaging for safe delivery. Seller Inventory # 1871058638
Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First edition THUS, first printing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Covers show wear and scuffing. All pages intact, binding is sound. Clean and unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery. Seller Inventory # 1869865355
Seller: NorWester, PORTLAND, OR, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Good. Stated first Mysterious Press printing (with full number line) of 1977 classic caper wears its years well, both the story and this particular edition. Bindings may be cracked, spine tilted, and back cover creased from ordinary shelfwear, but the pages inside hold up exceptionally well: bright, tight, and unmarred. See photos. . Seller Inventory # ABE-1760913251956
Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
Unknown. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery. Seller Inventory # 1581397690
Seller: Archives Books, Inc., Edmond, OK, U.S.A.
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. 1st printing, 1989. No markings in text. Crease on back cover. Good minus condition. Comic crime hero Dortmunder and his gang of bungling thieves are back in a hilarious caper--out of print since 1979. Mishaps and misunderstandings force the gang to steal a painting not once but twice in this hilarious misadventure starring the inimitable Dortmunder. Historic Oklahoma Bookstore on Route 66. Packages shipped daily, Mon-Friday. Seller Inventory # mon0000734570
Seller: Fox & Hedgehog, Moraga, CA, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Very Good+. Cover by Wilson Mclean (illustrator). Fourth Dortmunder book. Nice shiny cover, bright colors, square uncreased spine. No marks. A little wear to extremities. Small creases top cover tips, edge back cover. Mild scratches fore-edge. Pages toned. Third Printing, December 1994 (number line). Seller Inventory # 355