The 1940 The Shadow and The Living Death Better Little Book #1430 is a vintage hardcover comic book published by Whitman Publishing in Racine, Wisconsin. Written by Maxwell Grant and illustrated by Erwin L. Hess, this original edition features a mystery story following the character family of The Shadow. The book is a classic example of a radio serial comic book from North America, providing readers with an thrilling and suspenseful narrative in English language. With its special attributes of being illustrated and a part of the Better Little Book series, this collectible item is a must-have for fans of vintage comic books.