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But if you don't much care about the jackets on your hardcovers, this one's a great reading copy for the Hoffa-case deep-diver or Mob-confessions completist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exhibit B. Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40464451764375,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/1470\/4023\/products\/IMG_4868.jpg?v=1625706905"},{"product_id":"unequal-verdicts-the-central-park-jogger-trials","title":"Unequal Verdicts: The Central Park Jogger Trials","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy Timothy Sullivan. I'd forgotten Steven Brill had a book imprint; Sullivan was the editor of \u003cem\u003eManhattan Lawyer\u003c\/em\u003e and a news editor at \"Courtroom Television Network\" as well. The book features an overview of sexual-assault law as of the early '90s, how it was used (or misused), and interviews with jurors in the case. A fascinating contemporary look at a case on which received wisdom has changed a great deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardcover is in good shape: the jacket is white, so there's some visible aging\/markings as well as edgewear. The bottom page edges have a remainder mark; other than that, it's very neat and straight, probably never read.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exhibit B. Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40464544465047,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/1470\/4023\/products\/IMG_4849.jpg?v=1625708274"},{"product_id":"ann-rule-2-paperbacks","title":"Ann Rule $2 Paperbacks","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnn Rule: the godmother of the genre. Even I haven't read ALL of her books, but if that's on your bucket list -- or you just want to grab a couple for the commute -- the price is right: \u003cstrong\u003e$2 each! \u003c\/strong\u003e(For that sweet 3 for $5 deal, \u003ca title=\"3 for 5\" href=\"https:\/\/exhibitbbooks.com\/collections\/these-just-in\/products\/ann-rule-of-threes-3-for-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclick here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how it works: add this item to your cart; leave me a note specifying WHICH title you'd like; I'll pull the title (in the case of multiples, the one in the best condition*) and send it off. 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It's not exactly a rarity -- except at this price. Pretend I made a pun about accessorizing your Outfit collection, and pick this one up today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exhibit B. Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40611173073047,"sku":"","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/1470\/4023\/products\/IMG_5212.jpg?v=1627428375"},{"product_id":"the-lost-son-a-life-in-pursuit-of-justice","title":"The Lost Son: A Life In Pursuit of Justice","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy Bernard B. Kerik. \"New York City's 40th Police Commissioner\" paid off his debt to Trump for pardoning him by spreading the big lie about the \"stolen\" election of 2020. 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