New York: Fortuny's, 1939. Stated First Edition. 8vo. 7-5/8" x 5-1/8". 100 pp. Light blue cloth cover stamped in dark blue. Book is fine. / Jacket a little worn around edges with one 1/2" tear. Overall crisp and attractive and sturdy, very good.

This volume includes chapters on Short Story Building, Visualization, Setting, Characterization, Plot, and every other element of a good short story. But even more important are the practical hints on Style, Slanting the story for a particular market, and learning to write with the editor's point of view in mind. Item #1164