First Edition. Edna M. Reindel dustjacket art. Burnett's boxing novel of Coke Mason who starts out as a mechanic's helper before becoming a prize-fighter and finally middle-weight champion of the world. Burnett sold well in Hollywood and had 56 films made from his novels or screenplays including his most famous work, Little Caesar. Iron Man served as the basis for two black and white films, the 1931 version directed by Tod Browning and starring Lew Ayres, Jean Harlow and Robert Armstrong, and the 1951 version directed by Joseph Pevney and starring Rock Hudson. Near Fine, top front cover mildly bumped, in Very Good plus dustjacket, few nicks at top spine end, front spine edge with shelf wear, nickel sized chip at lower spine end. Item #12980

Early Book Club Editon, with H-H code at copyright page, blue cloth with green stamping, lacking "first edition" statement. Burnett's well received novel of a gambler, his love for a dog, and his marriage to a woman "who could never understand his hunger for easy money and excitement, his belief that five might always get him ten, his love of cards, horse racing and dog racing". Near Fine in bright and attractive almost Near Fine dustjacket (printed without price at front flap), few nicks and light wear. Item #23118

First Edition. Politzer dustjacket art. Author's first novel and one of the first crime noir titles. Classic gangster novel and basis for the 1931 film starring Edward G. Robinson, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and Glenda Farrell. An uncommon title to be found in the first edition format. Almost Near Fine, mild cocking, in Very Good dustjacket, shallow chipping at spine ends and flap corners. Item #28598