Description
1965 First printing. Dust jacket has some wear and large tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This is a true first edition of Truman Capote’s seminal work “In Cold Blood,” a groundbreaking and influential piece of literary non-fiction that ushered in the true crime genre. Published in 1965, the book details the brutal 1959 murder of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas, a crime that captivated the nation. Capote’s masterful prose and innovative narrative technique, blending journalistic research with novelistic storytelling, set a new standard for creative non-fiction writing. The book’s impact on American literature and popular culture cannot be overstated, as it inspired countless writers, filmmakers, and artists, and paved the way for a new era of true crime narratives. This copy, despite its wear and tear, is a piece of literary history and a testament to Capote’s enduring legacy as a pioneering author who pushed the boundaries of genre and form.
