Description
A first US edition, first printing of The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris, published by St Martin’s Press, New York in 1988. A near fine book, free from internal inscriptions, some spotting to the text block. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with bumping to the head of the spine, chipping to the upper knuckle of front flap fold and fading to the hinge of front flap fold. Wrapper design by Frank Morris.
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris is a psychological thriller following FBI trainee Clarice Starling as she seeks help from imprisoned psychiatrist and cannibalistic killer Dr Hannibal Lecter. Her goal is to identify another murderer, Buffalo Bill, who is abducting and killing young women. Published in 1988, the novel combines crime, horror and psychological suspense, exploring manipulation, fear and identity. It became a modern classic and inspired the acclaimed 1991 film adaptation for cinema.
