Cornell Woolrich – Black Alibi 1975 Turkish Book Turkey William Irish

William Irish – Öpüşüm Ölümdür (Black Alibi) – Yalçın Ofset Yayınları Turkish Edition (1975)

Description:

This edition presents “Öpüşüm Ölümdür,” the Turkish publication of “Black Alibi,” written by Cornell Woolrich under the pseudonym William Irish and published by Yalçın Ofset Yayınları in 1975. This first edition reflects the continued strong presence of Woolrich’s noir fiction in Turkish publishing, particularly his psychologically driven crime narratives.

Cornell Woolrich, also known by his pen name William Irish, is one of the most influential authors of American noir fiction. His works are defined by dark psychological tension, atmospheric suspense, and stories in which ordinary individuals become trapped in escalating situations shaped by crime, fate, and coincidence. Many of his works have been adapted into films, making him a foundational figure in both noir literature and cinematic thriller storytelling.

“Black Alibi” is a suspense-driven crime narrative centered on fear, suspicion, and the psychological impact of an unseen threat. The story unfolds as unsettling events escalate, creating an atmosphere where perception becomes unreliable and danger feels increasingly unavoidable. Rather than relying solely on investigation, the novel builds tension through mood, psychology, and the gradual intensification of dread.

“Öpüşüm Ölümdür” reflects this noir tradition, presenting a narrative where emotional pressure and suspense steadily lead toward a tragic outcome. The story emphasizes how ordinary lives can be disrupted by mystery and misunderstanding, turning uncertainty into danger and fear into consequence.

Published by Yalçın Ofset Yayınları in 1975 as a Turkish first edition, this book represents the enduring popularity of Cornell Woolrich’s noir fiction in Turkey during the 1970s, especially works focused on psychological crime and atmospheric suspense.

Key Features:

• Title: Öpüşüm Ölümdür (Black Alibi)

• Original Title: Black Alibi

• Author: Cornell Woolrich (William Irish)

• Publisher: Yalçın Ofset Yayınları

• Publication Year: 1975

• Edition: 1st Edition, pocket size

• Language: Turkish

• Genre: Noir fiction; psychological thriller; crime fiction

• Main Author Note: Cornell Woolrich also published under the pseudonym William Irish

• Significance: One of the key works of American noir literature, frequently adapted into film

• Themes: Fear; suspicion; fate; psychological tension; crime

• Collector Appeal: 1975 Turkish first edition of classic noir fiction