The Moon In The Gutter by David Goodis

I unfortunately haven't read the original book that inspired Jean-Jacques Beineix's most ambitious film, so I cannot comment on it. Here are a few of the various covers that have graced it over the years, including the movie tie in version from 1983. All of these and many more can be found here:


For more on David Goodis, may I recommend a site that is scheduled to open sometime this month. It can be found here