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This collection presents an intimate portrait of Raymond Chandler through a skillfully edited selection of his correspondence, essays, and notes. Readers gain insight into his thoughts on the mystery genre, television, publishing, and famed crimes. Included are the short story "A Couple of Writers" and the opening chapters of his unfinished work, "The Poodle Springs Story," the last in the Philip Marlowe series. Paul Skenazy’s introduction and new bibliography round out the volume, offering context for Chandler’s enduring influence on American detective fiction.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Raymond Chandler
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