Destination: Morgue! (2004) Signed First Edition Reference

Destination: Morgue! was published by Vintage in 2004, collecting essays, true crime reporting, and short fiction. The collection includes both nonfiction investigations (ride-alongs with the LAPD, true crime cases) and novellas set in the Ellroy universe. The book showcases Ellroy’s range as a writer and his deep, personal connection to law enforcement and criminal investigation.

First Edition Identification

Publisher: Vintage Books, New York Publication date: 2004 Format: Trade paperback original

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first edition: $40–$100
• Inscribed copies: $60–$175
• Unsigned first edition: $8–$20

A companion piece to Crime Wave, valued by Ellroy collectors as a supplementary text. The novellas provide additional windows into Ellroy’s fictional world.