Lizzie Borden: A Family Portrait in 3 Acts
A Fall River Historical Society Exclusive
CD

Opera composed by Jack Beeson, performed by the New York City Opera. Complete libretto (English). Two-disc CD set.

Fall River Legend
Dance Theatre of Harlem -- Video

Features the ballet "Fall River Legend." Approximately 50 minutes, choreographed by Agnes DeMille; includes shorter ballets "Troy Game", "The Beloved" and "John Henry." VHS, 1999, 120 minutes.

NEW!

Parallel Lives
TRADE EDITION
by Michael Martins &
Dennis Binette

"Parallel Lives: A Social History of Lizzie A. Borden and Her Fall River sheds new light on the life of Lizzie Andrew Borden and provides a unique, and previously neglected, look at the complex social history of Fall River, Massachusetts, during the nineteenths and early-twentieth centuries." Hardcover, 7 3/4" x 9 1/2"; 1179 pages.

Parallel Lives
LIMITED EDITION—100 NUMBERED & SIGNED
by Michael Martins &
Dennis Binette

"Parallel Lives: A Social History of Lizzie A. Borden and Her Fall River sheds new light on the life of Lizzie Andrew Borden and provides a unique, and previously neglected, look at the complex social history of Fall River, Massachusetts, during the nineteenths and early-twentieth centuries."

• Numbered and signed;
• Hardbound;
• Fully lined slipcase, illustrated with a poignant, recently discovered photograph of Lizzie A. Borden tipped into a debossed well, and elegantly framed in gilt foil tooling;
• Marbelized endpapers reproduced from a volume of Lizzie's personal library;
• Stitched-in satin ribbon bookmark;
• 7 3/4" x 9 1/2";
• 1179 pages.

Lizzie Borden: Girl Detective
by Richard Behrens

"Introducing Miss Lizzie Borden of Fall River, Massachusetts, a most excellent girl detective and the most remarkable young woman ever to take on the criminal underworld in late 19th century New England. In these five early tales of mystery and adventure, Lizzie Borden is joined by her stubborn and stingy father Andrew; her jealous and weak-chinned sister Emma; her trusted companion Homer Thesinger the Boy Inventor; and the melancholy French scion Andre De Camp. Together, they explore Fall River's dark side through a landscape that is industrial, Victorian, and distinctly American." Paper, 6" x 9"; 196 pages.

Lizzie Borden
by Karen Elizabeth Cheney

"Andrew Borden kept a frugal household in Fall River, Massachusetts, 1892. A tight-fisted, sometimes unscrupulous businessman, he was not the most popular man in the city. But when he and his second wife, Abby, were found brutally murdered, apparently by an axe, none of his business associates or tenants were charges with the crime. The person brought to trial was none other than Borden's daughter and Abby's stepdaughter, Lizzie. The suspect was a shy, well-bred young woman who could appear aloof and cold. But was she guilty? Tried in the court of public opinion long before a jury ruled on her guilt or innocence, Lizzie Borden remains one of the most mysterious, misunderstood figures in the history of New England crime." Part of the New England Remembers series. Paper, 5 ½" x 8 ½"; 82 pages.

Wicked Conduct
by Rory Raven

"The scribbled note belonged to Sarah M. Cornell, written the day before her body was found hanged in a rural pasture in Tiverton, Rhode Island [now Fall River]. An unmarried young woman of limited means, Sarah was four months pregnant, and a married Methodist minister stood accused as the father. Local authorities grew skeptical of Sarah's apparent suicide as Reverend Avery's conduct appeared increasingly suspect, and eventually the extensive evidence of their tortured relationship set off a groundswell of public interest and media attention never before seen in 1830s New England. This tragic crime left the nation clamoring for justice and became one of early America's most sensational murder trials." Paper; 6" x 9"; 126 pages

Lizzie Borden--Fall River, MA
Historic Timeline 1612-2010
by Faye Musselman

A fascinating and valuable collection of pertinent information pertaining to the Borden family and crime, the volume also "Includes random blog selections from Tattered Fabric – Fall River's Lizzie Borden." Spiral bound paper; 8 ½" x 11"; 187 pages; color illustrated.

Ghosts of the SouthCoast
by Tim Weisberg

"What mournful histories and mysterious presences lurk on Massachusetts's SouthCoast? This eerie collection of tales by Spooky Southcoast radio host Tim Weisberg will send shivers down your spine with legends of Fearing Tavern in Wareham and its raucous ghouls, the Millicent Library's silent phantoms in Fairhaven, and the strange happenings of the Quequechan club in Fall River. Residents and tourists alike will be captivated by the story of the infamously murderous Lizzie Borden and the paranormal activity that surrounds her home to this very day. From the ragged coast of Buzzard's Bay to the horrors of Fall River, join Weisberg as he journeys to the dark side of the SouthCoast." Part of the Haunted America series. 6" x 9"; 123 pages.

The Dark Side of Lizzie Borden
by Barbara Silveria

The author presents an interesting theory regarding the motive for the Borden murders. Paper, copyright 1999, printed 2003, 5-1/2" x 8-1/4", 157 pages, signed by author. A Fall River Historical Society Exclusive.

The Preliminary Hearing in the Borden Case
New Edition
by Harry Widdows, Kat Koorey, and Stefani Koorey, Ph.D.

The Preliminary Hearing phase of the Commonwealth vs. Lizzie A. Borden began on August 25 and lasted until September 1, 1892. The copy given to Lizzie's lawyer, Andrew Jennings, is the only one known to have survived. It has recently been discovered that this copy is, in fact, both incomplete and inaccurate, having been altered and edited for some long-forgotten reason. This new edition of the Preliminary Hearing combines a number of transcriptions from various sources in an effort to reproduce, as accurately and authentically as possible, the day-by-day proceedings of this all-important legal event in the history of the Borden murders of 1892. This new edition, for the first time, reads in the order in which the witnesses were called, includes the closing statements of the defense and prosecution and the judge's summation and verdict, and contains the entirety of Lizzie's own Inquest testimony which was read into the official record but not reproduced in the original transcription. Paper, 2005, 7" x 10", 522 pages.

Lizzie Didn't Do It!
by William Masterton

The author used modern forensics to reach his conclusion. Paper, 2000, 6" x 9", 238 pages, 58 figures, list of sources, index.

Do Come In and Other Lizzie Borden Poems
by Larry W. Allen

These 50 poems trace the life of this enigmatic woman-from the 19th through the 20th century. We meet her as a young adult and watch her develop into an old woman living alone on "the Hill." Do Come In is a remarkable collection of poems entirely devoted to the Lizzie Borden story. Softcover, 2008, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 99 pages.

The Lizzie Borden Sourcebook
by David Kent (ed.)

Reporductions from 41 newspapers, offical correspondence and transcripts, illustrations and photos. Limited Edition. Hard cover, 1992, 355 pages, 9" x 11 1/2".

I Did It!
as recorded by Donel Fattibene

The author recounts a 1980s dream during which Emma L. Borden told and interesting tale! Paper, copyright 2009; 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"; 57 pages; signed by author.

The Hands of Time
by Muriel Arnold

The author claims "the Borden case is solvable" and includes "a new time table for August 4, 1892." Hard cover, 1999, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 242 pages, list of sources.

The Hatchet: Lizzie Borden's Journal of Murder, Mystery & Victorian History
November, 2008, Issue #24

The Hatchet is a journal devoted to the examination and investigation of Murder, Mystery, Victorian history, and the Borden Murders of 1892. Written for both the novice and seasoned true crime enthusiast, The Hatchet takes a literate and entertaining approach through wide-ranging feature essays, reviews and criticism, interviews, fiction, art, poetry, and humor. Fact-filled, The Hatchet contains contributions by authors, artists, poets, writers, and Lizzie Borden scholars worldwide. Softcover, 2008, 8" x 10", 89 pages.

The Hatchet: Lizzie Borden's Journal of Murder, Mystery & Victorian History
Spring, 2009, Issue #25

The Hatchet is a journal devoted to the examination and investigation of Murder, Mystery, Victorian history, and the Borden Murders of 1892. Written for both the novice and seasoned true crime enthusiast, The Hatchet takes a literate and entertaining approach through wide-ranging feature essays, reviews and criticism, interviews, fiction, art, poetry, and humor. Fact-filled, The Hatchet contains contributions by authors, artists, poets, writers, and Lizzie Borden scholars worldwide. Softcover, 2009, 8" x 10", 86 pages.

Borden Tragedy
by Rick Geary

A serious treatment of the Borden murders presented for the first time in comic book form of approximately 300 drawings with captions that tell the story. Includes press clippings, indictment and bibliography. High gloss paper cover, 197 pages, 6" x 9".

Lizzie Borden Took an Axe, Or Did She?
by Dr. Annette Holba

Lizzie Borden Took an Axe, or Did She? is a collection of essays, written by a teacher-scholar (and a former Prosecutor's Detective), that that explore various interesting questions that have virtually remained unexplained for over one hundred years. Whether you are reading this book for a class or reading it for fun outside of an academic setting, this book was written to engage the story of Lizzie Andrew Borden from refreshing new perspectives. Softcover, 2008, 8.8" x 5.9", 192 pages.

Lizzie Borden Casebook
by Joyce Williams (ed.)

Casebook of Family and Crime in the 1890's. Readers are invited to explore the records of the case and draw their own conclusions. A museum shop bestseller! Paper, 1980, 6" x 9", 232 pages.

Yesterday in Old Fall River
by Paul Dennis Hoffman

A Lizzie Borden Companion. Lists 650 persons involved in the case, trial and aftermath of the Borden murders case complete with biographical information on each. Paper, 2000, 6" x 9", 405 pages, 52 illustrations, subject index, bibliography.

Lizzie Borden Mug

Bone-colored mug with two colorized portraits of Lizzie Borden and a reproduction of the Reward Notice from 1892.
4 1/2 X 3 1/4. A Fall River Historical Society Exclusive!

Lizzie Borden Key Chain

Reproduction scrimshaw key chain with portrait of Miss Borden same as on magnet.

Cachet—Fall River Legend

Issued April 27, 1980, with portrait of Miss Borden and the quote "And She Took An Axe?" While supply lasts!

Lizzie Borden Cachet

Numbered, with portrait of Miss Borden, postmarked August 4, 1992, the hundreth anniversary of the murders. While supply lasts! A Fall River Historical Society exclusive.

Lizzie Borden Magnet

Reproduction scrimshaw magnet cast in ivory polymer, 2 1/8" in diameter, hand-polished and hand-inked in black. Original design taken from ca. 1890 portrait of Miss Borden now retained in the Society's permanent collection. Under the portrait reads "Lizzie A. Borden 1860 - 1927 Fall River, MA." Made in Fall River. A Fall River Historical Society exclusive