Richard Sale – Benefit Performance 1971 1st Turkish Book Turkey
Richard Sale – Bir Ölü Katilini Arıyor (Benefit Performance) – Milliyet Yayınları Turkish Edition (1971) – First Edition
Description:
This is the Turkish first edition of Benefit Performance, published under the title Bir Ölü Katilini Arıyor by Milliyet Yayınları in 1971. Written by Richard Sale, the novel is a crime and espionage thriller that reflects the Cold War-era fascination with intelligence operations, hidden identities, and layered conspiracies.
The story revolves around a case involving a death that initially appears straightforward but gradually reveals deeper and more complex circumstances. As the investigation unfolds, questions arise about identity, motive, and the true nature of the events surrounding the crime. The narrative develops through a combination of investigation, deception, and suspense, as the protagonist works to uncover the truth behind a seemingly closed case.
Richard Sale is known for his fast-moving, cinematic storytelling style, often focusing on intelligence work, criminal networks, and high-stakes situations. His novels typically blend procedural elements with action-driven plotting, making them accessible and engaging examples of mid-20th century thriller fiction.
For collectors, this 1971 Turkish first edition represents part of the strong wave of translated American and British crime fiction published in Turkey during the period. Milliyet Yayınları played an important role in bringing popular international thrillers to Turkish readers, and this edition reflects that publishing trend. Its combination of espionage themes and early 1970s paperback culture makes it a notable collectible.
Key Features:
• Title: Bir Ölü Katilini Arıyor (Benefit Performance)
• Author: Richard Sale
• Publisher: Milliyet Yayınları
• Publication Year: 1971
• Edition: First Edition
• Language: Turkish
• Format: Novel
• Genre: Crime fiction, thriller, espionage
• Themes: Investigation, identity, deception, hidden motives, suspense
• Collector Appeal: Early Turkish first edition of a Cold War-era crime thriller