The Blue Max – Jack D. Hunter – 7-Cassette Audiobook Set by Blackstone

This is a rare 1995 7-cassette audiobook edition of The Blue Max, the celebrated World War I aviation novel by Jack D. Hunter, produced by Blackstone Audio Books and read by Tom Parker. Housed in a deluxe black faux-leather clamshell case with gold foil lettering and framing, the set includes all original cassettes securely in place and appears very lightly used.

Originally published in 1964, The Blue Max tells the gripping story of Bruno Stachel, a German fighter pilot during the First World War, whose obsessive pursuit of the Pour le Mérite (also known as the “Blue Max”) drives him to ruthless ambition. The novel explores themes of class conflict, psychological torment, and moral corrosion amid the savagery of aerial combat.

This audiobook set is a collector's item for fans of WWI literature, historical fiction, and vintage audio formats. The cassette format preserves a unique listening experience, making this an excellent display piece or functional item for those with cassette players.

Author:
Jack D. Hunter (1921–2009) was an American journalist, intelligence officer, and novelist best known for The Blue Max, which became an international bestseller and was adapted into a major 1966 film starring George Peppard and Ursula Andress. Hunter's background in military intelligence and deep fascination with German militaria informed his historically rich and psychologically complex narratives.

Narrator:
Tom Parker (aka Grover Gardner), a celebrated audiobook reader, brings gravitas and subtlety to this dramatic war narrative. His work has been honored with multiple Audie Awards and is highly regarded among historical fiction audiobook collectors.

Physical Condition:

• All 7 cassette tapes are clean and securely seated

• Minimal wear to case exterior; one small scuff on back cover

• Hinges intact, interior foam holders clean

• Case spine and insert labels in excellent condition

• Blackstone Audio Books catalog number: (1566), P1995

• Runtime: Seven 1.5-hour cassettes (approx. 10.5 hours total)

Provenance:
From a private collection of WWI and German aviation literature. Ideal for collectors of vintage audiobooks, Jack D. Hunter works, or historical war fiction in analog format.