{"product_id":"murder-casebook-magazine-issue-57-17-april-1990-henri-desire-landru-bluebeard-1501","title":"Murder Casebook Magazine Issue 57 17 April 1990 Henri Desire Landru Bluebeard (1501)","description":"\u003cmain class=\"chat-app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"side-nav-menu-button with-pill-ui\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal vintage \u003cstrong\u003eMurder Casebook – Issue 57\u003c\/strong\u003e, part of Marshall Cavendish’s weekly \u003cstrong\u003eInvestigations into the Ultimate Crime\u003c\/strong\u003e true-crime series.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis edition is titled \u003cstrong\u003e“The Modern Bluebeard”\u003c\/strong\u003e and focuses on \u003cstrong\u003eHenri Désiré Landru\u003c\/strong\u003e, the notorious French murderer and fraudster who became widely known as the \u003cstrong\u003eBluebeard of Gambais\u003c\/strong\u003e. The issue is correctly identified in the Murder Casebook sequence as \u003cstrong\u003eIssue 57 – Modern Bluebeard – Henri Desire Landru\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMagazine Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Murder Casebook Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e17 April 1990\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marshall Cavendish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Investigations into the Ultimate Crime\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Modern Bluebeard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Henri Désiré Landru\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal UK Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e £1.50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1501\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAbout This Issue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe front cover has the classic \u003cstrong\u003eMurder Casebook\u003c\/strong\u003e black-background design with strong red and cream typography. A large period portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eHenri Désiré Landru\u003c\/strong\u003e dominates the centre of the cover, surrounded by a red border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe principal headline reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“The Modern Bluebeard”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe lower cover text describes Landru as a man who seduced and robbed numerous women, with the issue investigating the darker criminal story behind the historical “Bluebeard” nickname.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLandru was a French serial killer and marriage fraudster whose crimes took place during the First World War era. He was convicted of murdering 11 people and was executed in 1922. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis issue sits directly after \u003cstrong\u003eIssue 56 – A Killing Love: Bonnie \u0026amp; Clyde\u003c\/strong\u003e and before \u003cstrong\u003eIssue 58 – Murder in Hollywood\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it useful for collectors attempting to build a consecutive Murder Casebook run. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCollector Interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA strong vintage true-crime issue for collectors interested in \u003cstrong\u003eHenri Landru, French criminal history, historical murder cases, serial killers, Marshall Cavendish publications and the Murder Casebook weekly series\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned vintage condition with visible age-related and handling wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrom the supplied image:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover is complete and presents well overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight surface scratching, rubbing and scattered small marks are visible across the black cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoticeable wear along the \u003cstrong\u003eleft\/spine edge\u003c\/strong\u003e, including rubbing and small crease\/stress marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop edge shows light handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop-right corner\u003c\/strong\u003e has visible wear\/creasing and slight distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom edge and lower corners show mild rubbing and softening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few fine surface lines and scratches are visible around the central portrait area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover remains generally flat and the printed colours are still strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain portrait and all major text remain clear and readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo obvious handwriting or ownership marks visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo major tears are apparent from the supplied photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOnly the cover is shown, so internal page condition and completeness cannot be fully confirmed from the available image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: 1501\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e","brand":"murder casebook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54954953736531,"sku":"1501-04-15092026","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/6393\/0707\/files\/IMG_20260915_182436.jpg?v=1789504539","url":"https:\/\/ladsmags.co.uk\/products\/murder-casebook-magazine-issue-57-17-april-1990-henri-desire-landru-bluebeard-1501","provider":"Magazine Trader LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}