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Poisoned Pen Press records

1985 to 2018
MS 665
Collection Guide
"A Hard Bargain," released by Poisoned Pen Press in 2009

Poisoned Pen Press is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and was founded in 1997. The Press is an independent publisher of mystery novels, and founder Robert Rosenwald continues to serve as President. Since the press' inception, Barbara Peters has served as the Editor-in-Chief and she is the owner of the Poisoned Pen Bookstore.

The Poisoned Pen Press records consist of manuscripts, advanced reader copies, cover designs, signed published books, and other materials relating to the book development process.

Included materials:
Manuscripts
Books
Subject Area:
Arizona & Southwest
Collection Area:
Literature

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