The Long Dark Night [Paperback] Joseph Hayes

The Long Dark Night [Paperback] Joseph Hayes

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Paperback cover has some wear and reading creases in the spine. Minor pen marks on the spine. The pages are clean and in good condition with one page with a dog ear. The binding is secure.

Published in 1962, this well-worn copy of Joseph Hayes’ “The Long Dark Night” offers a gripping vintage reading experience. A pioneering psychological thriller exploring fear and violence, it was later adapted into the acclaimed 1967 film “Panic in Needle Park” starring Al Pacino. Collectors prize early editions like this for their insight into Hayes’ raw, uncompromising style that influenced 1970s crime fiction. While aged, the solid binding and readable interior provide an authentic vintage copy for noir fans.

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SKU: VB49-228 Category: Product Condition: Used

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Paperback cover has some wear and reading creases in the spine. Minor pen marks on the spine. The pages are clean and in good condition with one page with a dog ear. The binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of “The Long Dark Night” by Joseph Hayes bears the marks of a gripping read. Published in 1962, this psychological thriller follows a man held captive by a deranged widow, exploring themes of fear, isolation, and the human capacity for violence. Hayes, a novelist and screenwriter, is best known for adapting this very book into the acclaimed 1967 film “Panic in Needle Park” starring Al Pacino. Collectors prize early editions like this for their insight into Hayes’ raw, uncompromising style that paved the way for the gritty crime fiction of the 1970s. While showing its age, this copy’s solid binding and readable interior offer an authentic vintage experience for fans of classic noir and psychological suspense.

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Weight 0.79 lbs
Dimensions 21.41 × 14.86 × 1.85 in
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