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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Magazine. First edition. Near Fine magazine with a tiny crease to the corner of the front cover and an address to the mailing panel, otherwise fine. SHIPS THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WRAPPED IN PADDING AND CARDBOARD. The January/February 2006 issue of American Photo magazine (Vol. 17, No. 1), with: the best photo books of the year and articles on Katy Grannan, Edward Burtynsky, Helmut Newton, Bill Owens, Sam Jones, Nick Brandt, and Art Wolfe; a profile of glamour photographer Peter Gowland; master class in portraiture by Martin Schoeller; exhibition reviews; book reviews; tech notes; how-to articles; and much more. Cover photo of Angelina Jolie by Schoeller. Edited by David Schonauer. Perfect-bound; 96 pages; color and b&w illustrations throughout; 9 x 11 inches.…

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Magazine. 94p., 8.25x10.75 inches, fiction, articles, explicit nude male photos, very good magazine in lightly worn stapled pictorial wraps.

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. Near fine softcover booklet (one corner slightly curled). Rowena Morrill full page front cover and rear cover artwork. Articles by Stephen King, Algis Budrys, Gene Wolfe,Jack Williamson, Robert Weinberg, Robert Bloch, Sam Moskowitz. "All new fantasy fiction" stories by Gene Wolfe, Philip Jose Farmer, Ramsey Campbell, Brian Lumley, Karl Edward Wagner.No previous owner name, no underlining, not ex library, not a remainder.Shelf CL4.We ship within one day after recAlgis eiving your order.…

Soft cover. Condición: As New. As new softcover booklet. Rowena Morrill full page front cover and rear cover artwork. Articles by Stephen King, Algis Budrys, Gene Wolfe,Jack Williamson, Robert Weinberg, Robert Bloch, Sam Moskowitz. "All new fantasy fiction" stories by Gene Wolfe, Philip Jose Farmer, Ramsey Campbell, Brian Lumley, Karl Edward Wagner.No previous owner name, no underlining, not ex library, not a remainder.Shelf CL4.We ship within one day after recAlgis eiving your order. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - H. H. Holmes - America's First Notorious Serial Killer Real Name: Herman Webster Mudgett - H. H. Holmes was an alias. Born May 16, 1861 in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. Holmes is one of the most infamous figures in American criminal history, often called America's first modern serial killer and first big-city serial killer. He was a con artist, bigamist, and medical school graduate who moved to Chicago in the 1880s. There he built a three-story building in the Englewood neighborhood, which would later become known in newspapers as the 'Murder Castle.' The Murder Castle: >After his arrest, sensational newspaper reports claimed the building was designed as a killing factory, with soundproof rooms, trap doors, chutes to the basement, a gas chamber, a crematorium, and a dissecting table. Many of those details were exaggerated by the press, but police did find evidence of murder and fraud. His Crimes: >His method was usually financial - he would take out life insurance policies on victims, swindle them, then kill them. Capture and Death: >He was tried for only one murder, that of Benjamin Pitezel, convicted, and sentenced to death. He was hanged on May 7, 1896 in Philadelphia. He was 34.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The air in the Marcy Projects was a thick, gritty stew, a permanent miasma composed of exhaust fumes from idling cars, the metallic tang of decay, and the ever-present, acrid scent of desperation. It clung to everything, to the cracked concrete sidewalks, to the faded graffiti that snaked its way up the sides of the monolithic brick buildings, and most of all, to the people. For Marcus, it was the only air he'd ever known, the suffocating embrace of the block that had molded him since birth. He was seventeen, old enough to feel the weight of the world pressing down, yet too young to comprehend the full scope of the trap he was in. The buildings themselves seemed to exhale a perpetual sigh of weariness. They were skeletal giants, their windows like vacant eyes staring out at a world that had long forgotten them. Some panes were boarded up, crude wooden crosses against the encroaching darkness, while others were shattered, jagged teeth biting at the sky. A constant symphony played out in the concrete canyons: the distant, mournful wail of sirens, a familiar lullaby that never truly faded, punctuated by the sharp bark of arguments spilling from open windows, the rhythmic thud of basketballs on asphalt, and the ceaseless rumble of traffic on the nearby expressway, a river of metal and ambition flowing by, carrying lives far from this forgotten land. This was Marcus's universe, a world painted in shades of grey and rust, a constant reminder of what was just out of reach. Poverty wasn't a concept here; it was the very fabric of existence. It was in the flickering fluorescent lights that cast long, dancing shadows in the cramped two-bedroom apartment Marcus shared with his mother and younger sister, a dance that always seemed to be on the verge of ceasing altogether, plunging them into utter darkness. It was in the thin, worn blankets that did little to ward off the perpetual chill that seeped through the poorly insulated walls. Most acutely, it was in the gnawing hunger that was a constant companion, a dull ache in the gut that Marcus had learned to ignore, a learned survival mechanism as ingrained as breathing. He'd seen his mother, a woman whose youth had been leached away by hardship, stretch a loaf of bread and a can of beans into meals that fed three, her own plate often remaining conspicuously empty. He'd felt the phantom pangs of hunger during late-night study sessions, the desperate need for sustenance warring with the knowledge that there simply wasn't enough. Marcus often found himself staring out of the grimy window, the glass smudged with the fingerprints of countless hands, tracing the jagged skyline of downtown in the distance. It was a different world, a world of gleaming towers and clean streets, a world that felt as alien and unattainable as the moon. He knew, with a certainty that settled cold and heavy in his chest, that his life was meant to be more than this. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The TrapThe air hung thick and heavy, a miasma of stale cigarette smoke, cheap weed, and something else. something indefinably rotten. It clung to the peeling wallpaper, to the stained mattress shoved against the wall, to the very fabric of the room itself. This wasn't just a dilapidated apartment in Harlem; it was a tomb, a suffocating cage built from neglect and despair. Rose-Lee, her eyes sharp and assessing, took it all in, the grime, the shadows, the sense of impending doom that settled like a shroud. Across the room, Alice huddled beneath a threadbare blanket, her eyes wide and fearful, a stark contrast to Rose-Lee's steely gaze. Dollar, their captor, paced like a caged animal. His movements were jerky, unpredictable, fueled by the relentless buzz of crack cocaine coursing through his veins. Sweat beaded on his forehead, his eyes darted nervously, reflecting the paranoia that gripped him. He wasn't just high; he was unraveling, a frayed rope threatening to snap at any moment. The air crackled with his volatile energy, a palpable tension that tightened the already suffocating atmosphere. He muttered to himself, a stream of incoherent ramblings punctuated by the occasional curse, his voice a low growl that vibrated in the confined space. The apartment was a testament to urban decay. The paint peeled from the walls in ragged strips, revealing layers of grime beneath. The floorboards groaned underfoot, a symphony of creaks and sighs that mirrored the building's slow, agonizing decline. A single bare bulb hung precariously from the ceiling, casting harsh shadows that danced and writhed across the walls, creating an unsettling, almost hallucinatory effect. The air was thick with the scent of mildew and decay, a constant reminder of the neglect and squalor that had overtaken this once-proud building. Outside, the city roared, a cacophony of sirens, car horns, and distant shouts. The sounds filtered through the thin walls, a stark contrast to the oppressive silence within. It was a constant, jarring reminder of the world beyond their prison walls, a world they desperately longed to return to. But escape seemed impossible, a distant, unattainable dream. Dollar's unpredictable moods and the ever-present threat of violence made any attempt at escape fraught with deadly risks. Rose-Lee's mind, however, worked tirelessly, a relentless engine churning through possibilities. She was a survivor, honed by the harsh realities of the streets, possessing a cunning intelligence that belied her youthful appearance. She studied Dollar's every move, looking for weaknesses, for cracks in his fragile composure. She observed the way he clutched his drugs, the tremor in his hands, the wild gleam in his eyes. It was a dance of predator and prey, a silent battle of wills played out in the confines of their crumbling apartment. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Theodore Robert Bundy remains one of the most infamous serial killers in American history, not only for the brutality of his crimes, but for the stark contrast between his public image and his private life. Born Theodore Robert Cowell on November 24, 1946 in Burlington, Vermont, Bundy was by all outward appearances charming, intelligent, and ambitious. A law student, former psychology major at the University of Washington, and one-time political campaign worker, he used his clean-cut looks and articulate personality to gain trust and avoid suspicion. Between 1974 and 1978, Bundy carried out a series of murders, kidnappings, and assaults across seven states - Washington, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, California, and Florida. He typically targeted young women, often college-aged, luring them by feigning injury or impersonating an authority figure before abducting them to a second location. While he confessed to 30 homicides shortly before his execution, law enforcement believes the true number of victims may be higher. Bundy's case became a national spectacle for two reasons. First, he escaped from custody twice in Colorado in 1977, continuing his killing spree while on the run. Second, his trials in Florida in 1979 and 1980 were among the first to be televised nationally, turning the courtroom proceedings into a media event and cementing his notoriety in American culture. After years of denials and manipulation of the legal system, Bundy was convicted of multiple murders, including the 1978 Chi Omega sorority house murders at Florida State University and the murder of 12-year-old Kimberly Leach. He was executed in the electric chair at Florida State Prison on January 24, 1989. The story of Ted Bundy is studied not just as a criminal case, but as a case study in criminal psychology, forensic science, media coverage of crime, and the dangerous misconception that evil is always easily recognizable.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. H. H. Holmes - America's First Notorious Serial Killer Real Name: Herman Webster Mudgett - H. H. Holmes was an alias. Born May 16, 1861 in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. Holmes is one of the most infamous figures in American criminal history, often called America's first modern serial killer and first big-city serial killer. He was a con artist, bigamist, and medical school graduate who moved to Chicago in the 1880s. There he built a three-story building in the Englewood neighborhood, which would later become known in newspapers as the "Murder Castle." The Murder Castle: Built to take advantage of the crowds coming for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition - the Chicago World's Fair. Holmes advertised rooms for rent to fair visitors and young women coming to the city for work. After his arrest, sensational newspaper reports claimed the building was designed as a killing factory, with soundproof rooms, trap doors, chutes to the basement, a gas chamber, a crematorium, and a dissecting table. Many of those details were exaggerated by the press, but police did find evidence of murder and fraud. His Crimes: Holmes confessed to 27 murders, though he later recanted much of it. Historians can conclusively link him to 9 murders, but the true number is likely higher. His confirmed victims include business partner Benjamin Pitezel and three of Pitezel's children, along with several former lovers, employees, and tenants he killed for insurance money and to cover up scams. His method was usually financial - he would take out life insurance policies on victims, swindle them, then kill them. Capture and Death: He was finally caught in 1894 in Boston for insurance fraud after the Pitezel murder. While in custody, investigation linked him to the Chicago disappearances. He was tried for only one murder, that of Benjamin Pitezel, convicted, and sentenced to death. He was hanged on May 7, 1896 in Philadelphia. He was 34. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.