Jim Thompson - Pop. 1280/After Dark, My Sweet/The Nothing Man/Recoil - 1954-1964

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Four paperback novels by Jim Thompson, Pop.1280, After Dark, My Sweet, The Nothing Man and Recoil, in English, first editions dating from 1954 to 1964, in very good condition.

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- The Nothing Man, Dell First Edition 22, 1954. Paperback, 224 pages. [Cover; Stanley Borack].
- After Dark, My Sweet, Popular Library 716, 1st edition, 1955. Paperback, 128 pages. [Cover: Raymond Johnson].
- Recoil, Lion Book LB 124, 2nd edition, 1956. Paperback, 128 pages. [Cover: Robert Maguire].
- Pop. 1280, An Original Gold Medal Book, Fawcett Publications, 1964. Paperback, 143 pages. [Cover: Robert McGinnis].

The American writer Jim Thompson (1906-1977) became known for his crime novels. During his lifetime, his work received little appreciation in literary circles, but after his death, there was a revival. In March 2026, five of his best novels will be published together in the prestigious Library of America series, including After Dark, My Sweet, and Pop. 1280.

- The Nothing Man, Dell First Edition 22, 1954. Paperback, 224 pages. [Cover; Stanley Borack].
- After Dark, My Sweet, Popular Library 716, 1st edition, 1955. Paperback, 128 pages. [Cover: Raymond Johnson].
- Recoil, Lion Book LB 124, 2nd edition, 1956. Paperback, 128 pages. [Cover: Robert Maguire].
- Pop. 1280, An Original Gold Medal Book, Fawcett Publications, 1964. Paperback, 143 pages. [Cover: Robert McGinnis].

The American writer Jim Thompson (1906-1977) became known for his crime novels. During his lifetime, his work received little appreciation in literary circles, but after his death, there was a revival. In March 2026, five of his best novels will be published together in the prestigious Library of America series, including After Dark, My Sweet, and Pop. 1280.

Details

Number of Books
4
Subject
Literature
Book Title
Pop. 1280/After Dark, My Sweet/The Nothing Man/Recoil
Author/ Illustrator
Jim Thompson
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1954
Publication year youngest item
1964
Height
18 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
11 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Dell, Popular Library, Lion Books, Gold Medal Books
Binding/ Material
Softback
Number of pages
623
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Objects sold
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