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The Devil in the White City

by Erik Larson
RM40.57 MYR Now RM36.85 MYR Save 9%
The Devil in the White City
The Devil in the White City

Historical Fair intertwines with chilling serial killer.

The layered narratives of 'The Devil in the White City' serve a feast for the mind that craves both architectural grandeur and macabre mysteries. Larson weaves the achievements of Daniel Burnham and the monstrosities of H.H. Holmes into a single tapestry, showcasing the contrasts of human brilliance and darkness. If you're captivated by the sinister underbelly of history's greatest spectacles, let Larson guide you through this masterful juxtaposition.

  • International Horror Guild Award for Nonfiction (2003)
  • Book Sense Book of the Year Award Nominee (2004)
  • Great Lakes Book Award Nominee for Nonfiction Shortlist (2003)
  • Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime (2004)
  • Washington State Book Award (2004)
  • Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award (2004)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction (2003)
  • ALCS Dagger for Non-fiction Nominee (2003)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Devil in the White City

by Erik Larson
RM40.57 MYR Now RM36.85 MYR Save 9%
ISBN: 9780375725609
Authors: Erik Larson
Publisher: Vintage Books
Date of Publication: 2004-02-10
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: American History, Historical, Biography, Biography Memoir
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 675553 readers)

Description

Bringing Chicago circa 1893 to vivid life, Erik Larson's spell-binding bestseller intertwines the true tale of two men--the brilliant architect behind the legendary 1893 World's Fair, striving to secure America's place in the world; and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death. Combining meticulous research with nail-biting storytelling, Erik Larson has crafted a narrative with all the wonder of newly discovered history and the thrills of the best fiction.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Historical Fair intertwines with chilling serial killer.

The layered narratives of 'The Devil in the White City' serve a feast for the mind that craves both architectural grandeur and macabre mysteries. Larson weaves the achievements of Daniel Burnham and the monstrosities of H.H. Holmes into a single tapestry, showcasing the contrasts of human brilliance and darkness. If you're captivated by the sinister underbelly of history's greatest spectacles, let Larson guide you through this masterful juxtaposition.

  • International Horror Guild Award for Nonfiction (2003)
  • Book Sense Book of the Year Award Nominee (2004)
  • Great Lakes Book Award Nominee for Nonfiction Shortlist (2003)
  • Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime (2004)
  • Washington State Book Award (2004)
  • Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award (2004)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction (2003)
  • ALCS Dagger for Non-fiction Nominee (2003)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.