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KEENE, DAY Dead Dolls Don't Talk
New York Fawcett 1958
First Edition. Original uncorrected long galley sheets,42 leaves (7Ó x 24Ó), printed on rectos only, dated January 2, 1958, for the novel Dead Dolls Don't Talk by mystery and detective writer Day Keene which was published the following year, in 1959. In near fine condition with just a hint of use. Day Keene is the pseudonym of Chicago-born mystery and detective writer, Gunard Hjerstedt (1903 - 1969). After initially pursuing a career as an actor, he turned to writing for radio and for the short story pulp trade (Ace G-Man Stories, Dime Mystery, Black Mask) where an editor suggested that Gunard change his name to something more American sounding, which he accomplished by adapting his mother's maiden name, Daisy Keeney, to Day Keene. Keene was part of a lively and creative community of writers, including Mickey Spillane, Harry Whittington, Gil Brewer, Talmage Powell, and John D. MacDonald - the competitive nature of which inspired some of the best hardboiled crime paperback original novels of the early 1950s, published by Gold Medal, Ace, Avon, Graphic, among others, with Macfadden reprinting much of Keene's work to wide success in the late 1960s. Unlike many of his writing peers, Keene had only one recurring character - the Hawaiian private detective, Johnny Aloha.
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KEENE, DAY Framed in Guilt
New York M.S. Mill Co. & William Morrow & Co. 1949
First Edition of the Author's First Novel. Lightly used copy with some edge wear without dust jacket. Framed in Guilt tells a tale of blackmail, murder, and clever treachery - all involving a Hollywood screenwriter. Day Keene is the pseudonym of Chicago-born mystery and detective writer, Gunard Hjerstedt (1903 - 1969). After initially pursuing a career as an actor, he turned to writing for radio and for the short story pulp trade (Ace G-Man Stories, Dime Mystery, Black Mask) where an editor suggested that Gunard change his name to something more American sounding, which he accomplished by adapting his mother's maiden name, Daisy Keeney, to Day Keene. Keene was part of a lively and creative community of writers, including Mickey Spillane, Harry Whittington, Gil Brewer, Talmage Powell, and John D. MacDonald - the competitive nature of which inspired some of the best hardboiled crime paperback original novels of the early 1950s, published by Gold Medal, Ace, Avon, Graphic, among others, with Macfadden reprinting much of Keene's work to wide success in the late 1960s. Unlike many of his writing peers, Keene had only one recurring character - the Hawaiian private detective, Johnny Aloha.
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35.00 USD
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KEENE, DAY ÒOne Night, One Spring, Part 1Ó in Good Housekeeping April, 1946, Vol. 122, No. 4
New York 1946
Part One of a two part short story titled ÔOne Night, One Spring' by mystery and detective writer Day Keene. Illustrated by Coby Whitmore. Keene's story is featured on the cover of this issue of Good housekeeping magazine. Good only copy with some slight fading and dust soiling to the covers and with some small chips and tears. Day Keene is the pseudonym of Chicago-born mystery and detective writer, Gunard Hjerstedt (1903 - 1969). After initially pursuing a career as an actor, he turned to writing for radio and for the short story pulp trade (Ace G-Man Stories, Dime Mystery, Black Mask) where an editor suggested that Gunard change his name to something more American sounding, which he accomplished by adapting his mother's maiden name, Daisy Keeney, to Day Keene. Keene was part of a lively and creative community of writers, including Mickey Spillane, Harry Whittington, Gil Brewer, Talmage Powell, and John D. MacDonald - the competitive nature of which inspired some of the best hardboiled crime paperback original novels of the early 1950s, published by Gold Medal, Ace, Avon, Graphic, among others, with Macfadden reprinting much of Keene's work to wide success in the late 1960s. Unlike many of his writing peers, Keene had only one recurring character - the Hawaiian private detective, Johnny Aloha.
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25.00 USD
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KEENE, DAY Original Manuscript of a Short Story ÔOh Say Can You See' by Day Keene
Original carbon typescript manuscript, 25 leaves, of a short story titled ÔOh Say Can You See' by mystery and detective writer Day Keene. With ÒSold Roy PalmerÓ written in pencil on the first page and ÒDay Keene, Gulfport, FloridaÓ typed to the upper left-hand corner of the first page. Unbound copy with only slight signs of use and very minor edge wear. Day Keene is the pseudonym of Chicago-born mystery and detective writer, Gunard Hjerstedt (1903 - 1969). After initially pursuing a career as an actor, he turned to writing for radio and for the short story pulp trade (Ace G-Man Stories, Dime Mystery, Black Mask) where an editor suggested that Gunard change his name to something more American sounding, which he accomplished by adapting his mother's maiden name, Daisy Keeney, to Day Keene. Keene was part of a lively and creative community of writers, including Mickey Spillane, Harry Whittington, Gil Brewer, Talmage Powell, and John D. MacDonald - the competitive nature of which inspired some of the best hardboiled crime paperback original novels of the early 1950s, published by Gold Medal, Ace, Avon, Graphic, among others, with Macfadden reprinting much of Keene's work to wide success in the late 1960s. Unlike many of his writing peers, Keene had only one recurring character - the Hawaiian private detective, Johnny Aloha.
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125.00 USD
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KEENE, DAY Original Manuscript of a Short Story ÔThe Door' by Day Keene
Original carbon typescript manuscript, 27 leaves, of a short story titled ÔThe Door' by mystery and detective writer Day Keene. With ÒDay Keene, St. Petersburg, FloridaÓ and Ò(Approx. 5,000 words)Ó typed to the top of the first page and with ÒSold MikeÓ written in pencil on the first page. Unbound copy with some signs of use and very minor edge wear. Day Keene is the pseudonym of Chicago-born mystery and detective writer, Gunard Hjerstedt (1903 - 1969). After initially pursuing a career as an actor, he turned to writing for radio and for the short story pulp trade (Ace G-Man Stories, Dime Mystery, Black Mask) where an editor suggested that Gunard change his name to something more American sounding, which he accomplished by adapting his mother's maiden name, Daisy Keeney, to Day Keene. Keene was part of a lively and creative community of writers, including Mickey Spillane, Harry Whittington, Gil Brewer, Talmage Powell, and John D. MacDonald - the competitive nature of which inspired some of the best hardboiled crime paperback original novels of the early 1950s, published by Gold Medal, Ace, Avon, Graphic, among others, with Macfadden reprinting much of Keene's work to wide success in the late 1960s. Unlike many of his writing peers, Keene had only one recurring character - the Hawaiian private detective, Johnny Aloha.
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KEENE, DAY Original Manuscript of a Short Story ÔThree Dead Greeks' by Day Keene
Original carbon typescript manuscript, 22 leaves, of a short story titled ÔThree Dead Greeks' by mystery and detective writer Day Keene. With ÒDay Keene, Portland, OregonÓ typed to the top of the first page. Unbound copy with some signs of use and very minor edge wear. Day Keene is the pseudonym of Chicago-born mystery and detective writer, Gunard Hjerstedt (1903 - 1969). After initially pursuing a career as an actor, he turned to writing for radio and for the short story pulp trade (Ace G-Man Stories, Dime Mystery, Black Mask) where an editor suggested that Gunard change his name to something more American sounding, which he accomplished by adapting his mother's maiden name, Daisy Keeney, to Day Keene. Keene was part of a lively and creative community of writers, including Mickey Spillane, Harry Whittington, Gil Brewer, Talmage Powell, and John D. MacDonald - the competitive nature of which inspired some of the best hardboiled crime paperback original novels of the early 1950s, published by Gold Medal, Ace, Avon, Graphic, among others, with Macfadden reprinting much of Keene's work to wide success in the late 1960s. Unlike many of his writing peers, Keene had only one recurring character - the Hawaiian private detective, Johnny Aloha.
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KEENE, DAY Original Manuscript of an Incomplete Short Story ÔMurder on Shark Key' by Day Keene
Original typescript, 17 leaves (incomplete), of a short story titled ÔMurder on Shark Key' by mystery and detective writer Day Keene. With ÒDay Keene, Gulfport, FloridaÓ and Ò(Approx. 5,000 words)Ó typed to the top of the first page and with ÒSold JakeÓ written in pencil on the first page. Unbound copy with some signs of use and very minor edge wear. Day Keene is the pseudonym of Chicago-born mystery and detective writer, Gunard Hjerstedt (1903 - 1969). After initially pursuing a career as an actor, he turned to writing for radio and for the short story pulp trade (Ace G-Man Stories, Dime Mystery, Black Mask) where an editor suggested that Gunard change his name to something more American sounding, which he accomplished by adapting his mother's maiden name, Daisy Keeney, to Day Keene. Keene was part of a lively and creative community of writers, including Mickey Spillane, Harry Whittington, Gil Brewer, Talmage Powell, and John D. MacDonald - the competitive nature of which inspired some of the best hardboiled crime paperback original novels of the early 1950s, published by Gold Medal, Ace, Avon, Graphic, among others, with Macfadden reprinting much of Keene's work to wide success in the late 1960s. Unlike many of his writing peers, Keene had only one recurring character - the Hawaiian private detective, Johnny Aloha.
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50.00 USD
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KEENE, DAY Original Manuscript of ÔHouse of Evil' by Day Keene
Original carbon typescript manuscript, 222 leaves, of a novel titled ÔHouse of Evil' by mystery and detective writer Day Keene. Unbound copy with only slight use and very minor edge wear. Day Keene is the pseudonym of Chicago-born mystery and detective writer, Gunard Hjerstedt (1903 - 1969). After initially pursuing a career as an actor, he turned to writing for radio and for the short story pulp trade (Ace G-Man Stories, Dime Mystery, Black Mask) where an editor suggested that Gunard change his name to something more American sounding, which he accomplished by adapting his mother's maiden name, Daisy Keeney, to Day Keene. Keene was part of a lively and creative community of writers, including Mickey Spillane, Harry Whittington, Gil Brewer, Talmage Powell, and John D. MacDonald - the competitive nature of which inspired some of the best hardboiled crime paperback original novels of the early 1950s, published by Gold Medal, Ace, Avon, Graphic, among others, with Macfadden reprinting much of Keene's work to wide success in the late 1960s. Unlike many of his writing peers, Keene had only one recurring character - the Hawaiian private detective, Johnny Aloha.
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200.00 USD
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KEENE, DAY Original Manuscript of ÔThe Thorn Tree' by Day Keene
Original mimeographed manuscript, 353 leaves, of a novel titled ÔThe Thorn Tree' by mystery and detective writer Day Keene. Bradbound copy in fine condition. Day Keene is the pseudonym of Chicago-born mystery and detective writer, Gunard Hjerstedt (1903 - 1969). After initially pursuing a career as an actor, he turned to writing for radio and for the short story pulp trade (Ace G-Man Stories, Dime Mystery, Black Mask) where an editor suggested that Gunard change his name to something more American sounding, which he accomplished by adapting his mother's maiden name, Daisy Keeney, to Day Keene. Keene was part of a lively and creative community of writers, including Mickey Spillane, Harry Whittington, Gil Brewer, Talmage Powell, and John D. MacDonald - the competitive nature of which inspired some of the best hardboiled crime paperback original novels of the early 1950s, published by Gold Medal, Ace, Avon, Graphic, among others, with Macfadden reprinting much of Keene's work to wide success in the late 1960s. Unlike many of his writing peers, Keene had only one recurring character - the Hawaiian private detective, Johnny Aloha.
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KEENE, DAY Original Manuscript of ÔThe Thorn Tree' by Day Keene
Original mimeographed manuscript, 353 leaves, of a novel titled ÔThe Thorn Tree' by mystery and detective writer Day Keene. Bradbound copy in fine condition. Day Keene is the pseudonym of Chicago-born mystery and detective writer, Gunard Hjerstedt (1903 - 1969). After initially pursuing a career as an actor, he turned to writing for radio and for the short story pulp trade (Ace G-Man Stories, Dime Mystery, Black Mask) where an editor suggested that Gunard change his name to something more American sounding, which he accomplished by adapting his mother's maiden name, Daisy Keeney, to Day Keene. Keene was part of a lively and creative community of writers, including Mickey Spillane, Harry Whittington, Gil Brewer, Talmage Powell, and John D. MacDonald - the competitive nature of which inspired some of the best hardboiled crime paperback original novels of the early 1950s, published by Gold Medal, Ace, Avon, Graphic, among others, with Macfadden reprinting much of Keene's work to wide success in the late 1960s. Unlike many of his writing peers, Keene had only one recurring character - the Hawaiian private detective, Johnny Aloha.
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KEENE, DAY Original Manuscript of ÔThe Thorn Tree' by Day Keene
Original mimeographed manuscript, 353 leaves, of a novel titled ÔThe Thorn Tree' by mystery and detective writer Day Keene. Bradbound copy in fine condition. Day Keene is the pseudonym of Chicago-born mystery and detective writer, Gunard Hjerstedt (1903 - 1969). After initially pursuing a career as an actor, he turned to writing for radio and for the short story pulp trade (Ace G-Man Stories, Dime Mystery, Black Mask) where an editor suggested that Gunard change his name to something more American sounding, which he accomplished by adapting his mother's maiden name, Daisy Keeney, to Day Keene. Keene was part of a lively and creative community of writers, including Mickey Spillane, Harry Whittington, Gil Brewer, Talmage Powell, and John D. MacDonald - the competitive nature of which inspired some of the best hardboiled crime paperback original novels of the early 1950s, published by Gold Medal, Ace, Avon, Graphic, among others, with Macfadden reprinting much of Keene's work to wide success in the late 1960s. Unlike many of his writing peers, Keene had only one recurring character - the Hawaiian private detective, Johnny Aloha.
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KEENE, DAY Original Manuscript of ÔWho Has Wilma Lathrop?' by Day Keene
Original carbon typescript manuscript, 235 leaves, of the novel ÔWho Has Wilma Lathrop?' by mystery and detective writer Day Keene. Who Has Wilma Lathrop? was published by Fawcett / Gold Medal in 1955. Unbound copy with only slight signs of use and very minor edge wear. Day Keene is the pseudonym of Chicago-born mystery and detective writer, Gunard Hjerstedt (1903 - 1969). After initially pursuing a career as an actor, he turned to writing for radio and for the short story pulp trade (Ace G-Man Stories, Dime Mystery, Black Mask) where an editor suggested that Gunard change his name to something more American sounding, which he accomplished by adapting his mother's maiden name, Daisy Keeney, to Day Keene. Keene was part of a lively and creative community of writers, including Mickey Spillane, Harry Whittington, Gil Brewer, Talmage Powell, and John D. MacDonald - the competitive nature of which inspired some of the best hardboiled crime paperback original novels of the early 1950s, published by Gold Medal, Ace, Avon, Graphic, among others, with Macfadden reprinting much of Keene's work to wide success in the late 1960s. Unlike many of his writing peers, Keene had only one recurring character - the Hawaiian private detective, Johnny Aloha.
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KEENE, DAY Original Manuscripts of ÔLinda Lou' by Day Keene
Original typescript, 56 leaves, with 2 pages of ÔStory Line' for a novella titled ÔLinda Lou' by mystery and detective writer Day Keene. Unbound copy with only slight signs of use and very minor edge wear and a few minor creases. Day Keene is the pseudonym of Chicago-born mystery and detective writer, Gunard Hjerstedt (1903 - 1969). After initially pursuing a career as an actor, he turned to writing for radio and for the short story pulp trade (Ace G-Man Stories, Dime Mystery, Black Mask) where an editor suggested that Gunard change his name to something more American sounding, which he accomplished by adapting his mother's maiden name, Daisy Keeney, to Day Keene. Keene was part of a lively and creative community of writers, including Mickey Spillane, Harry Whittington, Gil Brewer, Talmage Powell, and John D. MacDonald - the competitive nature of which inspired some of the best hardboiled crime paperback original novels of the early 1950s, published by Gold Medal, Ace, Avon, Graphic, among others, with Macfadden reprinting much of Keene's work to wide success in the late 1960s. Unlike many of his writing peers, Keene had only one recurring character - the Hawaiian private detective, Johnny Aloha.
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