Controversial and compelling, In Cold Blood reconstructs the murder in 1959 of a Kansas farmer, his wife and children. Truman Capote's comprehensive study of the killings and subsequent investigation explores the circumstances surrounding this terrible crime and the effect it had on those involved. At the centre of his study are the amoral young killers Perry Smith and Dick Hickcock, who, vividly drawn by Capote, are shown to be reprehensible, yet entirely and frighteningly human.
The book that made Capote's name, In Cold Blood is a seminal work of modern prose, a remarkable synthesis of journalistic skill and powerfully evocative narrative.
| ISBN: | 9780141043081 |
| Publication date: | 7th May 2009 |
| Author: | Truman Capote |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 335 pages |
| Series: | Penguin Magnum Collection |
| Primary Genre | Crime and Mystery |
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Controversial and compelling, In Cold Blood reconstructs the murder in 1959 of a Kansas farmer, his wife and children. Truman Capote's comprehensive study of the killings and subsequent investigation explores the circumstances surrounding this terrible crime and the effect it had on those involved.
In Cold Blood features in the following genres: Crime and Mystery, Fiction
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In Cold Blood was written by Truman Capote and published by Penguin Books an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
In Cold Blood has 335 pages
Yes it is part of Penguin Magnum Collection series
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