Bryan (Michael, pseud. Brian Moore) Intent to Kill
£195
London, Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1956.
First UK edition, first hardcover edition. 8vo. Original red boards. Dust-jacket, priced 10s6d.
Irish writer Moore’s first pulp fiction foray under this pseudonym, one of seven such titles he subsequently disowned. Adapted into a 1958 film noir of the same name, directed by Jack Cardiff. Rare.
In stock
Slight toning to text block; boards very good; jacket a little rubbed and creased at edges and head of spine, overall very good.
Jacket artwork by Lowen.
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