Isbn: 9780151635405 - the murder of a shopping bag lady (18 résultats)

Etat : Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Hardcover. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Etat : Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. DJ: Very Good. 1st ptg. 247 pp. 5 3/4 x 8 1/2. Blue boards with qtr red cloth, stamped in silver on spine. Dark blue glossy dj. No damage or markings noted.

hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Includes dust jacket. First Edition. First edition. Minor staining on inner cover.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. Kates, an investigative reporter for the New York Daily News, spent four years piecing together the True Crime story of Phyllis Iannotta, one of New York City's homeless, 67 years old when she was raped and murdered in a Hell's Kitchen parking lot in 1981, a story not untypical of thousands of other women living on the streets in major U.S. cities; introduction by former NY Governor Mario Cuomo. Text is clean, tight, with a slight spine lean; dustjacket shows some light rubbing, very minor edgewear. Scarce.…

Hardcover. First Edition. VG in Dj.

Etat : Good. First edition copy. . Acceptable dust jacket. With remainder mark. (homeless women, new york, biography, murder).

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDVery good in Very good dust jacket. First Edition.

Near fine with near fine dust jacket. Dust jacket is very lightly bumped at spine tips and corners. 247 pages.

Hard Cover. First edition. 247pp. Very good. DJ is very good. (loc 850).

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. DJ in archival cover. Stated first edition with a full letter line starting with a. Clean, no writing, no marks.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. First Edition. "The Murder of a Shopping Bag Lady" by Brian Kates is a true crime biography that delves into the tragic story of a woman killed by a man who believed she was a homeless bag lady. Published in 1985 by Harcourt Trade Publishers, this first edition hardcover book explores themes of gender, poverty, and the justice system. With 272 pages, the book offers a detailed account of the crime and its aftermath, providing insight into the sociological factors that may have contributed to the tragedy. Written in English, this book is a compelling read for those interested in crime and social issues.; 10.00 x 8.00 x 4.00.…

Hardcover / Hardback. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First edition. Hardback. The dead woman sprawled in a parking lot in New York's Hell's Kitchen, trouser leg ripped from crotch to ankle, had been brutally beaten, stabbed repeatedly, and probably sexually assaulted as well. Her name was Phyllis Iannotta. She was 67 years old, a shopping bag lady. Phyllis was one of tens of thousands of homeless living on the streets of New York. Who was she really, and how had she come to such an end? The author, an investigative reporter, spent 4yrs. piecing together Phyllis Iannotta's story, revealing the bambina who celebrated her first birthday aboard the S.S. Stampalia en route to Ellis Island, the smart kid growing up in a tough neighbourhood, the hardworking elf of a woman who was a terrific dancer, had a great laugh, and was addicted to nothing stronger than crossword puzzles. She had taken good care of herself with good cheer for 50yrs; how could she have fallen through every safety net society had designed to protect her? The author unravelled the bureaucratic procedures - and the laws and politics behind them - that put Phyllis out on the streets. By the time we come to the end of her harrowing story, the fact that her killer was never found pales beside the agonizing neglect and mischance that delivered her into his hands. 247pp. 8vo. h/back. From the library of true-crime writer, Wilfred Gregg, with his personal b/plate. F. in F. dw.…

1/4 Cloth. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with lightly soiled boards in alike dust-jacket with edgewear and soiling; Brian Kates' novel, The Murder of a Shopping Bag Lady, is the story of a woman's descent into madness. The unnamed protagonist is a middle-aged woman who is struggling to make ends meet. She is employed as a bag lady at a local grocery store, but her income is not enough to cover her bills. With no other options, she decides to rob the store. But things go wrong, and the protagonist is soon on the run from the police. Her mental state begins to unravel, and she is forced to face her demons. The novel is a dark, compelling read that explores the depths of human depravity.; Remainder; 8vo; FSA.…

1/4 Cloth. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. Advance Review Copy; First Printing. A handsome first Edition/First Printing, Advance Review Copy, housed in a like dust-jacket that is Fine. An insert from the publisher is laid in; When Kates's mother dies, he moves to New York City with his little sister to live with their grandparents. Kates is left to take care of his sister and their grandfather. Kates's grandparents are both retired, so Kates has to find a job to help support them. Kates finds a job as a bag lady on the street corner. He is able to make enough money to support his family. One day, Kates's grandfather is killed and Kates is left to take care of his sister. Kates is able to get a job as a clerk in a grocery store.; 8vo; 247 pages.…

hardcover. Etat : New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.