The Ipcress File: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Ipcress File by Len Deighton — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Len Deighton's classic first novel, whoseprotagonist is a nameless spy – later christened Harry Palmer and made famous worldwide in the iconic 1960s film starring Michael Caine.The Ipcress File was not only Len Deighton's first novel, it was his first bestseller and the book that broke the mould of thriller writing.For the working class narrator, an apparently straightforward mission to find a missing biochemist becomes a journey to the heart of a dark and deadly conspiracy.The film of The Ipcress File gave Michael Caine one of his first and still most celebrated starring roles, while the novel itself has become a classic.
Quick facts about The Ipcress File
- Title: The Ipcress File
- Author: Len Deighton
- First published: 1962
- Genre: fiction, fiction in english, thriller
- OpenLibrary ID: OL2425041W
Where to read The Ipcress File
The Ipcress File by Len Deighton is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Ipcress File about?
Len Deighton's classic first novel, whoseprotagonist is a nameless spy – later christened Harry Palmer and made famous worldwide in the iconic 1960s film starring Michael Caine.The Ipcress File was not only Len Deighton's first novel, it was his first bestseller and the book that
Who wrote The Ipcress File?
The Ipcress File was written by Len Deighton.
When was The Ipcress File published?
The Ipcress File was first published in 1962.
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