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In Cold Blood

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footprints, four bodies, and a whole lot of questions. Truman Capote`s detailed reconstruction of the events and consequences of that fateful night, ”In Cold Blood” is a chilling, gripping mix of journalistic skill and imaginative power. ”The American dream turning into the American nightmare. A remarkable book”. (”Spectator”). ”One of the most stupendous books of the decade”. (”Sunday Express”).Truman Capote was one of the most significant American authors of the twentieth century, known for his highly acclaimed books, including: ”Breakfast at Tiffany`s”, ”A Tree of Night and Other Stories” and ”The Grass Harp”. In ”Cold Blood” and ”Breakfast at Tiffany`s” have been selected for the ”Penguin Essentials” series of books considered some of
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In ” Cold Blood: A True Account of a Multiple Murder & its Consequences” is considered by many to be the first work of the true crime genre. In this groundbreaking book, Truman Capote reconstructs the murder of the Clutter family from information provided by newspaper articles & interviews. ` Dick became convinced that Perry was that rarity, ”a natural killer”
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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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