Identification
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Overview
This is a hardcover copy of the psychological thriller 'The Woman in the Window' by A. J. Finn, published in 2018. The book features its original dust jacket designed with striking blue horizontal blinds that peek open to reveal the red title text.
Story
Published in 2018 by William Morrow (an imprint of HarperCollins), 'The Woman in the Window' is the debut novel by A. J. Finn (a pseudonym for Dan Mallory). It became a massive bestseller and was adapted into a 2021 film, leading to numerous rapid printings to meet initial consumer demand. The secondary market for modern psychological thrillers is highly saturated, with peak demand typically occurring shortly after publication or a major film adaptation.
Maker / Origin
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Condition & Value
Based on the provided description, the book retains its original striking dust jacket and presents well. The condition appears solid for general resale, with no major defects noted that would detract from its utility as a reading copy.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
The secondary market for modern psychological thrillers is highly saturated, with peak demand typically occurring shortly after publication or a major film adaptation. Later printings of first editions hold primarily reading value rather than collector value, moving steadily but at accessible price points that compete with new paperback or discounted retail copies.
▲ Original dust jacket is present, maintaining visual appeal for retail buyers.
▲ Stated First Edition status, though a later printing, still carries slight appeal over later book club editions.
▼ Confirmed third printing removes the premium associated with true first edition, first printing copies.
▼ High supply of this modern bestseller suppresses secondary market prices.
Best Venue
List on broad secondhand marketplaces like eBay or Mercari with a fast-sale price of $15 or an optimistic list price of $20-$25. Ensure the listing title clearly states 'Third Printing' to manage buyer expectations and avoid returns from collectors seeking a true first printing.
Upside Potential
If the copy happens to be signed by the author, it could push the value toward the $40-$50 range, appealing to dedicated fans despite being a later printing. Otherwise, the $25 high-end is a firm ceiling for an unsigned third printing.
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