Bang to Rights: An Account of Prison Life
Frank Norman; Raymond Chandler
1958
Secker & Warburg
First Edition, Signed
8vo, 5.2 x 8"
Description:
This raw and authentic memoir provides an uncompromising look into the realities of mid-century British prison life, brought to life by an ex-convict and supported by a introduction by Raymond Chandler. Frank Norman (1926–1980) was an English author, playwright, and journalist who drew upon his turbulent early life and various prison sentences to write gritty urban memoirs. Inscribed by Norman to front end paper, reading "For Ken, With my best wishes. "Omie Sware Heymalie Ponce" and mind you don't fall off your 'orse.
Condition:
Good Condition. Jacket over red cloth and gilt titles. Binding is firm and contents are clean. Boards are clean. Jacket is price clipped. Knicks and chipping to edges. Tanning to spine. Small repair to spine tail of jacket.
Bang to Rights: An Account of Prison Life
Frank Norman; Raymond Chandler
1958
Secker & Warburg
First Edition, Signed
8vo, 5.2 x 8"
Description:
This raw and authentic memoir provides an uncompromising look into the realities of mid-century British prison life, brought to life by an ex-convict and supported by a introduction by Raymond Chandler. Frank Norman (1926–1980) was an English author, playwright, and journalist who drew upon his turbulent early life and various prison sentences to write gritty urban memoirs. Inscribed by Norman to front end paper, reading "For Ken, With my best wishes. "Omie Sware Heymalie Ponce" and mind you don't fall off your 'orse.
Condition:
Good Condition. Jacket over red cloth and gilt titles. Binding is firm and contents are clean. Boards are clean. Jacket is price clipped. Knicks and chipping to edges. Tanning to spine. Small repair to spine tail of jacket.
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