Books

Simon and Schuster. Inner Sanctum Mystery. New York. 1959. 185 pages. First edition; first printing stated. Signed by Robert Bloch on a small pasted-in bookplate on FFEP. Book is tight, crisp and clean. Binding and hinges are strong. Panels are bright and clean; with sharp corners. Small bruise at heel; very mild light sunning to front board. Pages are clean; mildly age-toned (common for this title.) DJ and $2.95 price trimmed; but DJ is still a beauty; with original rich black hues. Reinforcement on verso; with a couple of marks along DJ edge and a faint crease on front. Overall, this is a stunningly beautiful signed copy of the classic in the first printing; in original DJ. A true plum.

Psycho, written by Robert Bloch, is a psychological horror novel about a troubled man named Norman Bates who runs a small motel. The novel delves into themes of identity, mental illness, and family dynamics. It is widely regarded as a classic in the horror genre and was the basis for Alfred Hitchcock's iconic film adaptation.