Shane Schaefer, Jack [Jack Warner Schaefer (November 19, 1907 - 24 January 1991) Was An American Writer Known For His Westerns]. Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Van Heflin And Jack Palance.

Second UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original red paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Schaefer's first novel, initially published in 1946 in three parts in Argosy magazine, and originally titled 'Rider from Nowhere'. Basis for the 1953 movie produced and directed by George Stevens from a screenplay by A. B. Guthrie, Jr. The movie starred Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Van Heflin and Jack Palance. Nominated for six academy awards, it won for best cinematography, despite saying only 12 lines, Jack Palance received an Academy Award nomination for his creepy, career defining role. Contains 159 pp. Ex library with slip card removed from the front paste down and issue label removed from front free end paper, page edges darkened. Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 8/6 ticket. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. WESTERNS [U.S.A Old West]