A dark, fast-paced proletarian novel originally published in 1949, Thieves' Market was written out of the author's youthful experiences as a trucker carrying produce to the packing houses of California's Central Valley. Immigrant Nick Garcos, like his father before him, becomes an independent trucker, soon landing in the brutal and crooked underworld of the produce markets of San Francisco, Oakland, Stockton, and Los Angeles.
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A dark, fast-paced proletarian novel originally published in 1949, Thieves' Market was written out of the author's youthful experiences as a trucker carrying produce to the packing houses of California's Central Valley. Immigrant Nick Garcos, like his father before him, becomes an independent trucker, soon landing in the brutal and crooked underworld of the produce markets of San Francisco, Oakland, Stockton, and Los Angeles.
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Used, very good. Slight cover wear--very light rubbing, front hinge has just a little creased; page edges not quite pristine, interior clean and unmarked; binding is sound but due to age of book the binding glue may be weak so book should be treated gently. This the second printing of the original 1950 Bantam no. 750 edition, cover shows two men arguing. **We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA. **Your purchase supports our town's public library.
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Very good. Dust jacket missing. First edition, first printing. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Moderate shelf wear and scrapping to boards due to age and use. All pages are intact and unmarked, binding is sound. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Add this copy of Thieves' Market to cart. $175.00, like new condition, Sold by Waverley Books rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Monica, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by CALIFORNIA..
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Fine with no dust jacket. First paperback re-issue of author's third book. (Originally published in 1949) INSCRIBED by A. I. Bezzerides & dated by him in year of publication on half-title page. Fine in trade-size pictorial printed wrappers. Features an afterword by the author, as well as a filmography. Director Jules Dassin adapted this novel as the film "Thieves' Highway."