*Crime, Spies & Sleaze: No introduction to arguably the greatest American detective writer is really needed from me here. Chandler’s books, such as The Big Sleep, Farewell My Lovely and The Long Goodbye remain high in profile due to his fame and popularity, and their film versions are classics of film noir. He himself contributed screenplays to that genre such as Double Indemnity and Strangers On A Train. His creation, Philip Marlowe, is the quintessential American private detective, and the dry, sometimes laconic prose style of Chandler’s writing set the tone for generations of imitators to follow. He wrote seven novels and lots of short stories and we feature many of them in our catalogue. This week we’re adding three more volumes.
PICTURED: ALL BY RAYMOND CHANDLER ALL SOLD
THE BIG SLEEP Penguin 1962 9th UK PB GD/VG £8 The classic Marlowe
PEARLS ARE A NUISANCE Penguin 1964 1st UK PB GD/VG £5 Four long stories; one Marlowe
TROUBLE IS MY BUSINESS Penguin Undated circa 1950 1st UK PB GD/VG £12 Five long stories