Raymond Chandler Speaking Contributor(s): Chandler, Raymond (Author), Gardiner, Dorothy (Editor), Walker, Katherine Sorley (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0520208358 ISBN-13: 9780520208353 Publisher: University of California Press
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: April 1997 Annotation: Tough-minded and typically idiosyncratic, here is Chandler on Chandler, the mystery novel, writing, Hollywood, TV, publishing, cats, and famous crimes. This skillfully edited selection of letters, articles, and notes also includes the short story "A Couple of Writers" and the first chapters of Chandler's last Philip Marlowe novel, "The Poodle Springs Story," left unfinished at his death. Paul Skenazy has provided a new introduction for this edition as well as a new selected bibliography. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Mystery & Detective Fiction - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 96034571 |
Physical Information: 0.75" H x 5.48" W x 8.17" L (0.70 lbs) 275 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Index |
Review Citations: Library Journal 04/15/1997 pg. 125 Publishers Weekly 03/31/1997 |
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Publisher Description: Tough-minded and typically idiosyncratic, here is Chandler on Chandler, the mystery novel, writing, Hollywood, TV, publishing, cats, and famous crimes. This skillfully edited selection of letters, articles, and notes also includes the short story "A Couple of Writers" and the first chapters of Chandler's last Philip Marlowe novel, The Poodle Springs Story, left unfinished at his death. Paul Skenazy has provided a new introduction for this edition as well as a new selected bibliography. |
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