Carter Dickson – Patrick Butler for the Defence 1965 1st Turkish Book Turkey John Dickson Carr

Carter Dickson – Kanlı Eldiven (Patrick Butler for the Defence) – Akbaba Yayınları Turkish Edition (1965)

Description:

This edition presents “Kanlı Eldiven,” the Turkish publication of “Patrick Butler for the Defence,” written by John Dickson Carr under the pseudonym Carter Dickson and published by Akbaba Yayınları in 1965. This first edition reflects the strong presence of classic British-style detective fiction in Turkish mid-century crime publishing.

John Dickson Carr, who also wrote under the name Carter Dickson, is regarded as one of the greatest masters of the “locked-room mystery” and impossible crime genre. His works are known for intricate plotting, carefully constructed puzzles, and ingenious solutions that challenge the reader’s sense of logic and deduction.

“Patrick Butler for the Defence” is a courtroom-centered mystery featuring the recurring character Patrick Butler, a sharp-witted barrister known for defending complex and often unusual cases. The novel blends legal drama with classic detective fiction structure, focusing on courtroom strategy, witness manipulation, and the gradual uncovering of hidden truths behind a seemingly straightforward case.

“Kanlı Eldiven” reflects this legal mystery structure, where suspicion, testimony, and evidence intertwine to form a layered case. The story builds tension through courtroom confrontation and investigative revelations, typical of Carr’s ability to combine logic-driven storytelling with suspenseful narrative pacing.

This Turkish edition is further distinguished by its cover artwork by Turkish illustrator B. Seren, whose dramatic visual style enhances the book’s pulp crime aesthetic. The presence of a dust jacket alongside a softcover format adds to its collectible appeal.

Published by Akbaba Yayınları in 1965 as a first edition, this book represents a notable example of British detective fiction adapted for Turkish readers during a period when puzzle-based crime novels were highly popular.

Key Features:

• Title: Kanlı Eldiven (Patrick Butler for the Defence)

• Original Title: Patrick Butler for the Defence

• Author: Carter Dickson (John Dickson Carr)

• Publisher: Akbaba Yayınları

• Publication Year: 1965

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Softcover with dust jacket

• Genre: Detective fiction; courtroom mystery; crime fiction

• Main Author Note: Carter Dickson is the pseudonym of John Dickson Carr

• Cover Artist: B. Seren

• Significance: Classic courtroom mystery from a master of the locked-room and impossible crime genre

• Themes: Justice; courtroom drama; investigation; deception; legal strategy

• Collector Appeal: 1965 Turkish first edition with dust jacket and illustrated cover