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McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales. Very Good – Tight binding and clean pages throughout. Light shelf wear to corners and edges, including minor edge wear to the lower front cover. Interior is crisp and unmarked. Spine uncreased and strong. This is the First Vintage Books Edition of McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales, published in 2003 and edited by Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael Chabon. A playful and energetic revival of classic pulp storytelling, this anthology features original, previously unpublished short fiction from a star-studded lineup of literary and genre heavyweights. Stories include Stephen King's "The Tale of Gray Dick", Michael Crichton's "Blood Doesn’t Come Out", Elmore Leonard’s signature grit, and contributions from Nick Hornby, Aimee Bender, and others—all unified by a shared love of suspense, surprise, and narrative punch. Featuring retro-style illustrations by Howard Chaykin and a cover homage to vintage mystery magazines. About the Editor: Michael Chabon is an acclaimed American novelist and screenwriter whose works include The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, Wonder Boys, and Telegraph Avenue. With this volume, he champions the lost art of entertainment-driven fiction. --- Condition Very Good – Tight binding and clean pages throughout. Light shelf wear to corners and edges, including minor edge wear to the lower front cover. Interior is crisp and unmarked. Spine uncreased and strong.