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william peter blatty

the exorcist

first edition, 1971.

(in)famous horror novel chronicling the demonic possession of the eleven-year-old daughter of a famous actress. inspired by a 1949 case of possession and exorcism that blatty heard about while he was a student at georgetown university. blatty produced wrote the screenplay for the widely successful film adaptation released in 1973.

new york: harper & row. 5.75x8.875". 340 pages. hardcover. bound in cloth-covered boards. book condition: bumping to head of front board, ownership markings. fine. jacket condition: bumping to foot of spine, closed tear to front panel, unclipped ($6.95). fine-. Item #955

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