Books from centipede press page 1 of 12 pages 1 2 3 last 3 frederic brown titles. American psycho remains one of the most notorious horror novels ever published. American psycho is a psychological thriller and satirical novel by bret easton ellis. Thinking, fast and slow by daniel kahneman, gone girl by gillian flynn, the man who mistook his wife for a hat and other clinica. I would hold off on the movie until youve read the book the movie isnt completely horrendous, but its focus is solely on the psycho part. The book was not published in hardcover in the united states until 2012, when a limited hardcover edition was published by centipede press, although a deluxe paperback was offered. American psycho cover american psycho by ellis, bret easton. American psycho signed edition bret easton ellis on. Alison kelly of the observer notes that while some countries deem it so potentially disturbing that it can only be sold shrinkwrapped, critics rave about it and academics revel in its transgressive and postmodern. American psycho by bret easton ellis fantastic fiction. Bret easton ellis is a very, very good writer and american psycho is a beautifully controlled, careful, important novel. Bret easton ellis is a very, very good writer and american psycho is a. When published in 1991, bret easton elliss american psycho caused outrage for its depictions of violence, especially towards women.
For me its american psycho by bret easton ellis i read it two years ago and im. Ellis later wrote that people assumed that american psycho would end his career. Originally slated for publication by simon and schuster, the hardcover edition. Located near denver, this press specializes in sumptuous hardcover editions of supernatural and fantasy classics. In american psycho, bret easton ellis imaginatively explores the incomprehensible depths of madness and captures the insanity of violence in our time or any other. American psycho bret easton ellis centipede press 2012, edition. American psycho by bret easton ellis, signed abebooks passion for books. Centipede press is known for their highpriced, highquality productions and this is evident as this is a beautifully made book. I wonder if glamorama will be adapted to film as the first three have. The story is told in the first person by fictitious serial killer and manh. Interestingly, this first british hardcover edition precedes the first american hardcover, which was published by the centipede press in 2012.
In 2002, american psycho was adapted into a film of the same name starring christian bale as patrick bateman. And if you like american psycho, try tom wolfes bonfire of the vanities also a pretty bad movie, but the two books together kind of plumb the depths of the 80s. Independent horror presses, a collectors addiction pt. American psycho by ellis, first edition abebooks passion for books. Originally slated for publication by simon and schuster, the hardcover edition was cancelled and the novel was published in trade paperback by vintage. Posts about centipede press written by jansonbriggs.
Set in manhattan during the wall street boom of the late 1980s, american psycho follows the life of wealthy young investment banker patrick. Centipede press is one if not the currently most collectible and sought after imprints in recent horror publishing the imprint reprints and sometimes, but rarely, offers never before published material not only in a truly eclectic range of books in the genres of horror, scifi, fantasy, and crime fiction. A beautiful full black leather collectors edition of brett easton ellis horrifying and satirical american psycho, signed by the author on the signature page. The story is told in the first person by patrick bateman, a serial killer and manhattan investment banker.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of centipede press books online. Numbered and lettered limited editions wanted centipede. Centipede press, 2012 a superb us first hardcover edition, first printing thus in a fine dustjacket all my books are always. Were currently putting together a couple of collections for clients with a focus on modern small private publishers of science fiction, fantasy and horror.
Taking us to a headon collision with americas greatest dream and its worst nightmare american psycho is a bleak, bitter, black comedy about a world we all recognize but do not wish to confront. Please be aware that we dont buy all titles from these. In the 1966 trial that cleared the book of obscenity, gore vidal argued. Browse our titles by author last name then first name.
The book wasnt published in hardcover in the united states until 2012, when a limited hardcover edition was published by centipede press, 14 although a deluxe paperback was offered. American psycho is a novel by bret easton ellis, published in 1991. Bret easton ellis seems like an odd author for centipede but i like his work. The first signed limited edition book i ever purchased was the centipede press release of american psycho, in 2012. This is the first american hardcover edition of this novel ever published. American psycho signed by ellis, bret easton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
This edition features a fine new introduction by john langan and a lengthy interview with bret easton ellis. The story is told in the first person by patrick bateman, a serial killer and manhattan businessman. I think its kind of lame that the bonus interview with ellis is just the one he did for the movieline website in may of 2010 dealing with his thoughts on the film adaptation of his book. Patrick bateman moves among the young and trendy in 1980s manhattan. First ever hardcover edition of the classic horror novel. Deadline at dawn cornell woolrich matt mahurin duane. American psycho 2 tomos by ellis, bret easton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Prior to that i had spent a few years scouting and collecting first editions in book shops and thrift stores, but i had no real idea that there was a whole group of publishers out there putting out high quality books, with. We are looking for regular numbered editions but also, particularly, lettered editions, where applicable. Ellis was first regarded as one of the socalled literary brat pack, which also included tama janowitz and jay mcinerney. I have read less than zero, the rules of attraction, american psycho and glamorama. Now, centipede press is set to release a signed, limited edition of only 200 copies in late october.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rampant disinformation, partisan news sources and social medias tsunami of. I received my copy of the new centipede press edition of william beckfords vathek yesterday, and i think that jerads done a wonderful job on this title. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. American psycho by bret easton ellis, signed abebooks. Irvine welsh american psycho is a modern classic books. American psycho, bret easton ellis american psycho is a novel, by bret easton ellis, published in 1991. American psycho by bret easton ellis, 97816470190, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Isbn 97816470190 97816470190 hardcover, centipede press, 20. Id have much preferred a brand new interview that covered new material and seeing as the book is so expensive, it seems kind of lazy to package it with.
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