American writer whose works include novels, stories, plays, and reportage. He introduced the genre of the nonfiction novel with In Cold Blood (1966). In Cold Blood, a chilling account of the senseless, brutal murder of a Kansas family, is generally considered his finest work. In-person ink signature, “Truman Capote,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition. R&R COA.