Killer: A Journal of Murder - Carl Panzram Diaries - Gaddis and Long - First Edition, 1970

First edition, first printing of Killer: A Journal of Murder by Gaddis & Long in like new condition.

New York: Macmillan, 1970. Hardcover. ‘First Printing’ stated on copyright page. Octavo, original black cloth-backed boards, spine lettered in red and white.

Book is in fine condition and includes original dust jacket, unclipped ($5.95), with no chips, tears or creases. Boards are clean and bright. Interior is clean, with no markings, inscriptions, or creasing. Binding is strong and square.

A sharp copy of the true first printing of this chilling biography of convicted murderer Carl Panzram, compiled from his own prison writings and expanded upon by Thomas E. Gaddis (noted for Birdman of Alcatraz) and co-author James O. Long. The book presents an unflinching account of a life steeped in violence and nihilism, offering rare insight into the mind of a serial killer through primary documents and personal narrative.