Author: ROHMER, SAX
Title: The Mystery of Dr. Fu-Manchu
Description: London: Corgi, 1967. 1st Corgi Edition. Original Decorated Wrappers. Browning throughout text block. Endpapers & pastedowns somewhat soiled & browned. Browning, slight soiling & foxing to text block edges. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & slightly soiled. Bookseller label on spine. ; Browning throughout text block. Endpapers & pastedowns somewhat soiled & browned. Browning, slight soiling & foxing to text block edges. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & slightly soiled. Bookseller label on spine. ; 18.1 x 11.3 x 1.4 cms; 189 pages; The Mystery of Fu Manchu (1913) , also published as The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu in the U. S, is the first novel in Sax Rohmer’s famous Fu Manchu series. The book introduces the sinister Dr. Fu Manchu, a brilliant but ruthless Chinese criminal mastermind, who seeks global domination through espionage, assassinations, and elaborate schemes. Narrated by Dr. Petrie, the story follows him and his friend, the resourceful British detective Nayland Smith, as they attempt to thwart Fu Manchu’s deadly plans. The novel is structured as a series of thrilling encounters, filled with exotic poisons, deadly traps, and shadowy figures, as Smith and Petrie struggle to unravel the villain’s machinations. The book, reflecting early 20th-century fears and prejudices, established the archetype of the "Yellow Peril" villain and became highly influential in pulp fiction and later cinematic portrayals of criminal masterminds. Despite its problematic racial stereotypes, it remains a classic of early thriller literature.. Very Good with no dust jacket .
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Title: The Mystery of Dr. Fu-Manchu
Description: London: Corgi, 1967. 1st Corgi Edition. Original Decorated Wrappers. Browning throughout text block. Endpapers & pastedowns somewhat soiled & browned. Browning, slight soiling & foxing to text block edges. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & slightly soiled. Bookseller label on spine. ; Browning throughout text block. Endpapers & pastedowns somewhat soiled & browned. Browning, slight soiling & foxing to text block edges. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & slightly soiled. Bookseller label on spine. ; 18.1 x 11.3 x 1.4 cms; 189 pages; The Mystery of Fu Manchu (1913) , also published as The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu in the U. S, is the first novel in Sax Rohmer’s famous Fu Manchu series. The book introduces the sinister Dr. Fu Manchu, a brilliant but ruthless Chinese criminal mastermind, who seeks global domination through espionage, assassinations, and elaborate schemes. Narrated by Dr. Petrie, the story follows him and his friend, the resourceful British detective Nayland Smith, as they attempt to thwart Fu Manchu’s deadly plans. The novel is structured as a series of thrilling encounters, filled with exotic poisons, deadly traps, and shadowy figures, as Smith and Petrie struggle to unravel the villain’s machinations. The book, reflecting early 20th-century fears and prejudices, established the archetype of the "Yellow Peril" villain and became highly influential in pulp fiction and later cinematic portrayals of criminal masterminds. Despite its problematic racial stereotypes, it remains a classic of early thriller literature.. Very Good with no dust jacket .
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- Book number: 62955
- Book number: 62955
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