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New York: Simon & Schuster, 1959. First edition. A fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with light shelf wear to the spine ends and corner tips, 14 mm closed tear to upper front panel and several light scratch marks to front panel. White lettering to spine is nice and bright, no tanning. (31233). Octavo, boards. On a label affixed to the front paste down, this copy is inscribed and signed by Bloch to a well known early fan. "Psycho is a genre masterpiece which set the pattern for the psychological suspense-horror novel." - Barron (ed), Horror Literature 4-46. Filmed by Alfred Hitchcock. Jones and Newman (eds), Horror: 100 Best Books 57. [Reference: Jones and Newman (eds), Horror: 100 Best Books 57].

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.

Stated First Edition on the copyright page.