First US edition, first printing. Prelims plus 382pp. Deep red endpapers. In black cloth-covered boards with silver titles on spine and blue lettering on front (boards are strong, square, clean and sharp, just a little faded on extreme edges). Internally neat, clean bright and tight. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. Small scuff mark on lower text block edge. In its original dust jacket (one or two small chips on edges). Not price clipped. The dust jacket is now protected in an archival-quality mylar wrapper, fitted without the use of tape or adhesives. A brilliant documentary novel about the dream machine of the film world. Leonard Cyril Deighton is a British author whose works include cookery books, history and military history, but he is best known for his spy novels, including the series featuring the unnamed Harry Palmer. We have many books by Len Deighton in stock, including early, limited and first editions. Please inquire for discounts on multiple titles.
