THE SNAIL-WATCHER AND OTHER STORIES.
Garden City: Doubleday, 1970. Octavo, boards. First edition. Review slip laid in. The author's first story collection. Collects the title story and ten others, including the Edgar nominated "The Terrapin" which is influenced by her love-hate relationship with her mother. "In this volume of strange and often disturbing tales, Highsmith demonstrates her skill as a short-story writer." "This is a first-rate collection that will make you want to read more of Highsmith's short fiction..." - Pronzini and Muller, 1001 Midnights, The Aficionado's Guide to Mystery and Detective Fiction, pp. 360-361. Ashley, Who's Who in Horror and Fantasy Fiction, p. 93. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket with a touch of rubbing to the spine ends. (1726). Item #1726
Price: $350.00