{"product_id":"pedigree-books-reefer-boy-by-hal-elleson-london-1957-1st-uk-paperback-edition","title":"Pedigree Books Reefer Boy by Hal Elleson London, 1957, 1st UK Paperback Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReefer Boy\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"A Shocking Novel of Teen-Age Dope Addicts\") by Hal Ellson — Pedigree Books, London, 1957, 1st UK Paperback Edition, First Printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was preceded by a hardcover edition, and released in the USA as \"The Golden Spike\" by Ballantine Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's slightly larger than a standard paperback, about 4.75 x 7 inches, and includes a \"juvie\" glossary at the rear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDealer descriptions call it one of the rarest drug-related paperbacks, with a striking JD (juvenile delinquent) cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a classic mid-century \"dope pulp\" — part of the wave of sensationalized JD\/addiction paperbacks from that era, and Ellson was known for gritty NYC street-gang fiction (he also wrote \u003cem\u003eDuke\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTomboy\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRock\u003c\/em\u003e, etc.).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Condition Creases on Cover (see pictures)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pedigree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54217035710761,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/9052\/7785\/files\/PedigreeBooksReeferBoyfc.jpg?v=1790086831","url":"https:\/\/captainaero.com\/products\/pedigree-books-reefer-boy-by-hal-elleson-london-1957-1st-uk-paperback-edition","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}