Daniel Sevitt wrote:
> Just visiting the States for business and I picked
up an unused hardback
> copy of The Big Blowdown for a dollar in Borders'
bargain section. I'm
> feeling well chuffed and didn't have anyone to share
it with. Thought it
> might make an interesting topic though. What is the
most satisfying
> hard-boiled bargain you have found? Doesn't have to
be first-hand but it
> should be something you were looking for and would
probably have paid more
> for.
I don't know if this will qualify or not, but a few weeks ago
I noticed that a small bookstore in my neighborhood was going
out of business. I picked up some nice stuff cheap: movie tie
in to THE KILLER ELITE, a few George Higgens novels, and a
bunch of other stuff I've already forgotten,
because....
I caught the fever while I was in the store and bought the
joint!
I'm renovating it now and plan to reopen in about two weeks.
The store will be called Mysteries, Movies & Mayhem and
the emphasis will be on hardboiled books and films (although
we will try to carry a little bit of everything). It will
take a while to get up to speed, but if all goes well the
"Grand Opening" party will be on October 14. I expect to see
you L.A. birds flocking to the roost! (There will be
booze....)
TL
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