{"product_id":"the-pictures-guy-bolton-first-edition","title":"The Pictures, Guy Bolton — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"651\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket presents exceptionally well, with only a few small creases around the spine representing the sole signs of shelf wear. Otherwise excellent, with all artwork and lettering bright and vibrant. Publisher’s original cloth binding displays only light wear to the extremities, most noticeable at the head of the spine where faint rubbing is present. Remains clean overall, with spine lettering sharp, crisp, and well-defined. Text block is clean and well-preserved with crisp page edges. Internally, pages remain clean, fresh, and tightly bound throughout, appearing unread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"667\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eFirst edition published by Point Blank; Oneworld Publications, 2017. A modern first edition of Guy Bolton's acclaimed historical mystery novel, combining meticulous period research with a compelling crime narrative. The novel received considerable praise for its vivid recreation of early Hollywood and its inventive blending of real historical figures with fictional intrigue. First printings have become increasingly sought after by collectors of contemporary historical crime fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eSet in the burgeoning film industry of 1914 Los Angeles, \u003cem data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eThe Pictures\u003c\/em\u003e follows a young lawyer drawn into a complex murder investigation that unfolds against the backdrop of silent cinema's formative years. Rich in historical detail and populated by pioneers of the early movie business, the novel offers an engaging blend of mystery, suspense, and cinematic history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568164172115,"sku":"2027-EV-F-VG-6","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_088c88fa-0b06-4a9a-8328-31e9ae6bb070.jpg?v=1765459203","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-pictures-guy-bolton-first-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}