The Bottoms (novel)
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Subterranean Press issue cover by Alan M. Clark
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| Author | Joe R. Lansdale |
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| Cover artist | Alan M. Clark |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Subterranean Press, Mysterious Press |
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Publication date
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1 May 2000 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 332 |
| ISBN | 1-892284-60-X |
| Preceded by | Blood Dance (2000) |
| Followed by | A Fine Dark Line (2002) |
The Bottoms is an Edgar Award[1][2][3]-winning suspense novel by American author Joe R. Lansdale.
Plot summary
This story takes place during the Great Depression in East Texas. Young Harry Crane discovers the mutilated body of a black woman that sets off a mystery involving rising violence and racism. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the killing continues. Harry and his younger sister, Thomasina, fix their suspicions on a local horror legend, The Goat Man, who lives deep in the Big Thicket. Together they set out to solve the mystery of who the real killer is.
Awards
- The 2000 Edgar Award for best novel.[2][3]
- A New York Times Notable Book of the Year (2000)[4]
- The 2000 Herodotus Award for The First US Historical Novel[5]
- A 2000 Dashiell Hammett Award for "Best Novel" (nominated)[6]
- The 2001 Mystery Readers International's Macavity Awards for best mystery novel. (nominated)[6]
Editions
This book was published as lettered edition and a limited edition by Subterranean Press[7] and as a trade hardcover by Mysterious Press. It was re-issued as a trade paperback by Vintage Crime/Black Lizard Publications on 7 December 2010.[8] As of August 2012, all hardcover editions are out of print.
Film adaptation
This book is currently being co-produced for a film by Joe R. Lansdale, Bill Paxton,[9] and Brad Wyman.[10][11]
References
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