"Iron Man" is a visceral and gritty exploration of the professional boxing world during the early 20th century. Written by the pioneer of hardboiled fiction, W.R. Burnett, the narrative follows the rise of a determined prizefighter as he battles his way toward a championship title. The work is celebrated for its lean, muscular prose and its unflinching look at the physical and psychological toll of the ring. The story delves deep into the complex dynamics of the sporting life, focusing on the protagonist's struggle to ... Read More
"Iron Man" is a visceral and gritty exploration of the professional boxing world during the early 20th century. Written by the pioneer of hardboiled fiction, W.R. Burnett, the narrative follows the rise of a determined prizefighter as he battles his way toward a championship title. The work is celebrated for its lean, muscular prose and its unflinching look at the physical and psychological toll of the ring. The story delves deep into the complex dynamics of the sporting life, focusing on the protagonist's struggle to maintain his integrity amidst the pressures of fame and the conflicting influences of those closest to him. Themes of loyalty, ambition, and the corrupting nature of success are woven throughout the narrative, providing a poignant look at a man defined by his strength yet haunted by his vulnerabilities. Burnett's masterful pacing captures the high-stakes intensity of match night while offering a sober reflection on the personal sacrifices demanded by the pursuit of greatness. As a foundational text in American sports literature, "Iron Man" remains a compelling study of character and conflict. It offers a front-row seat to the drama of the ring and a timeless examination of the human spirit under pressure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Read Less
Add this copy of Iron Man to cart. $26.53, good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1930 by Heinemann.
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Used-Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket) 1st UK edition, in red cloth with gilt on spine. Bookplate dated 1930 on front free end paper; last page of text yellowed; pale spots on boards; gilt on spine a little dull & worn; short split in cloth at head of spine.
Add this copy of Iron Man to cart. $20.00, very good condition, Sold by Yesterday's Muse Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from WEBSTER, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by The Dial Press.
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Very Good. No Jacket. Size: 0x0x0; First edition. Spine lightly toned, ink name and date on front endpaper. 1930 Hard Cover. 312 pp. Burnett's novel Little Caesar inspired the 1931 film, considered the first gangster movie, and starring Edward G. Robinson in his breakout role. "Coke Mason is a tough fighter. He's got a great left hook, and he can take the punishment. His manager George Regan knows all his strengths and weaknesses-hell, they've known each other since they were kids--and uses them to his advantage to get Coke fired up before every fight. Coke is headed for the top. But he's got one weakness that Regan can't use-Coke's love for Rose, his manipulative wife. Rose has Coke twisted around her finger so tight, Coke can't see straight. But that doesn't bother Coke. Whatever Rose wants is okay with him. Until suave hustler Paul Lewis enters the scene, with a proposition of his own.
Add this copy of Iron Man to cart. $25.95, good condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Diego, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by The Dial Press.
Add this copy of Iron Man to cart. $29.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by Dial Press.
Add this copy of Iron Man to cart. $29.57, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2026 by Tradd Street Press.
Add this copy of Iron Man to cart. $39.01, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2026 by Tradd Street Press.
Add this copy of Iron Man to cart. $86.00, very good condition, Sold by Gian Luigi Fine Books, Inc. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Albany, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by THE DIAL PRESS.
Add this copy of Iron Man to cart. $92.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by Dial Press.
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Near Fine. First edition. Lower corners bumped and the spine lettering faded, thus near fine, lacking the dustwrapper. A novel about a prize-fighter that was the basis for two films, the first directed by Tod Browning in 1931 and featuring Lew Ayres and Jean Harlow; the other in 1951 featuring Jeff Chandler, Evelyn Keyes and Rock Hudson.
Add this copy of Iron Man to cart. $107.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by Lincoln Mac Veagh / The Dial Press.
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Near Fine in Good jacket. First edition. Spine lettering a little dull, else about near fine in chipped and internally repaired good only dustwrapper (illustrated by Reindel).
Add this copy of Iron Man to cart. $157.00, very good condition, Sold by Waverley Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Monica, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by DIAL..
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Very Good+ in Good dust jacket. Very good+ or better copy in deep blue cloth in a good only dj. (Chipping at edges of dj. Priceclip) Burnett's SECOND book. Basis for 2 film adaptations.
