Fiction Techniques That Sell By Louise Boggess Fourth Printing Appraisal

Fiction Techniques That Sell by Louise Boggess, Fourth Printing

This item is an open hardcover or softcover book displaying the copyright and dedication pages. The copyright information confirms the work was authored by Louise Boggess in 1964, with this specific copy being a fourth printing dated March 1969. The Library of Congress Catalog Card Number is listed as 64-23538. Physically, the book features creamy, off-white paper stock that shows standard aging consistent with its fifty-year-plus age. The font used for the typography is a classic black serif, typical of mid-20th-century educational or technical publications. The dedication page on the right reads, 'Dedicated to MY STUDENTS who helped me research these techniques.' The book's construction appears to be a standard industrial binding, and the pages are shown lying open with a slight curve, suggesting a sturdy spine. There are no major visible stains, tears, or foxing on the displayed pages, though light shadows and slight edge wear are present. The item was printed in the United States of America as indicated by the '11428-BAP' manufacturing code at the bottom left. This book represents a specialized mid-century guide for aspiring commercial writers, reflecting the instructional styles of the 1960s.