Thomas Harris
New York: Stated publisher, 1988
First edition, first printing (as stated). Hardcover.
The Silence of the Lambs brought Hannibal Lecter from supporting character to cultural icon. Centered on FBI trainee Clarice Starling and her pursuit of the serial killer “Buffalo Bill,” the novel balances procedural tension with psychological depth.
The book won the Bram Stoker Award and became the basis for the Academy Award–winning film adaptation, cementing its place in both literary and cinematic history.
First printings remain the preferred collectible state of a novel that redefined crime fiction and psychological suspense in the late 20th century.
Book: Near Fine
Clean, tight binding
Pages crisp and unmarked
No writing, no bookplate, no remainder marks
Dust Jacket: Near Fine
Bright colors
No major chips or tears
Light handling wear only (consistent with age)
Notes for Collectors
This is the true first printing, not a book club edition
Basis for the Academy Award–winning film
A cornerstone title in modern crime and psychological horror fiction
Increasingly difficult to find in near fine condition
Thomas Harris
New York: Stated publisher, 1988
First edition, first printing (as stated). Hardcover.
The Silence of the Lambs brought Hannibal Lecter from supporting character to cultural icon. Centered on FBI trainee Clarice Starling and her pursuit of the serial killer “Buffalo Bill,” the novel balances procedural tension with psychological depth.
The book won the Bram Stoker Award and became the basis for the Academy Award–winning film adaptation, cementing its place in both literary and cinematic history.
First printings remain the preferred collectible state of a novel that redefined crime fiction and psychological suspense in the late 20th century.
Book: Near Fine
Clean, tight binding
Pages crisp and unmarked
No writing, no bookplate, no remainder marks
Dust Jacket: Near Fine
Bright colors
No major chips or tears
Light handling wear only (consistent with age)
Notes for Collectors
This is the true first printing, not a book club edition
Basis for the Academy Award–winning film
A cornerstone title in modern crime and psychological horror fiction
Increasingly difficult to find in near fine condition
