BLOCH, ROBERT. 1917-1994. Psycho. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1959.

BLOCH, ROBERT. 1917-1994. BLOCH, ROBERT. 1917-1994. Psycho. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1959. 8vo (190 x 119 mm). Publisher's cloth and dustjacket. Neat tape repairs to small tears at jacket folds. Priced crossed out by hand with '98' added. FIRST EDITION of the novel that inspired the classic film. Bloch's work shattered the conventions of mid-century fiction and gave rise to Alfred Hitchcock's cinematic legend. WITH BLOCH'S SIGNATURE tipped in. The original $2.95 price has been crossed out, and the book marked down to 98¢ by hand. A cornerstone of the psychological horror genre. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing