Do It Yourself Doom
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: boards - good. binding - tight.
A witty and inventive entry in the world of interactive crime fiction, Do It Yourself Doom: 25 Detectives At The Scene Of The Crime: There's A New Gimmick For You In Crime Fiction! by Stephen Prickett presents readers with a playful, participatory approach to the classic mystery genre. The collection places the reader directly at the scene of twenty-five distinct crimes, challenging them to adopt the role of detective and piece together clues alongside — or in competition with — a roster of memorable sleuths. Prickett's tone is sharp and self-aware, winking at the conventions of crime fiction while simultaneously delivering the genre's trademark suspense and puzzle-solving satisfaction. Each scenario instructs the reader in the art of deduction, rewarding careful observation and logical reasoning with the thrill of cracking the case. A clever and entertaining read for mystery enthusiasts, it illustrates just how engaging and inventive the genre can be when the fourth wall between reader and story is gleefully dismantled.
Author: Stephen Prickett
Format: Hardback
Published: 1962, Victor Gollancz Ltd
Genre: Horror
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: boards - good. binding - tight.
A witty and inventive entry in the world of interactive crime fiction, Do It Yourself Doom: 25 Detectives At The Scene Of The Crime: There's A New Gimmick For You In Crime Fiction! by Stephen Prickett presents readers with a playful, participatory approach to the classic mystery genre. The collection places the reader directly at the scene of twenty-five distinct crimes, challenging them to adopt the role of detective and piece together clues alongside — or in competition with — a roster of memorable sleuths. Prickett's tone is sharp and self-aware, winking at the conventions of crime fiction while simultaneously delivering the genre's trademark suspense and puzzle-solving satisfaction. Each scenario instructs the reader in the art of deduction, rewarding careful observation and logical reasoning with the thrill of cracking the case. A clever and entertaining read for mystery enthusiasts, it illustrates just how engaging and inventive the genre can be when the fourth wall between reader and story is gleefully dismantled.