American writer whose works include novels, stories, plays, and reportage. He introduced the genre of the nonfiction novel with In Cold Blood (1966). In Cold Blood, a chilling account of the senseless, brutal murder of a Kansas family, is generally considered his finest work. Signed book: In Cold Blood. First edition, first printing. NY: Random House, 1965. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.75, 343 pages. This book was distributed by the Kroch and Brentano 1st Editions Club of Chicago. Signed in blue ink on the second free end page. Minor scuffing to the cover, a few dings to the spine, remnants and residue from a removed bookplate on the first free end page, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
