The Annotated Big Sleep

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The Annotated Big Sleep

The first fully annotated edition of Raymond Chandlerâ€™s 1939 classicÂ The Big SleepÂ features hundreds of illuminating notes and images alongside the full text of the novel and is an essential addition to any crime fiction fanâ€™s library.Â

A masterpiece of noir, Raymond Chandler'sÂ The Big SleepÂ helped to define a genre. Today it remains one of the most celebrated and stylish novels of the twentieth century. This comprehensive, annotated edition offers a fascinating look behind the scenes of the novel, bringing the gritty and seductive world of Chandler's iconic private eye Philip Marlowe to life. The Annotated Big Sleep solidifies the novelâ€™s position as one of the great works of American fiction and will surprise and enthrall Chandlerâ€™s biggest fans.
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Including:
-Personal letters and source texts
-The historical context of Chandlerâ€™s Los Angeles, including maps and images
-Film stills and art from the early pulps
-An analysis of class, gender, sexuality, and ethnicity in the novel
Country USA
Brand Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Manufacturer Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 25740684
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2018-07-17
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780804168885

Country	USA
Brand	Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Manufacturer	Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	25740684
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2018-07-17
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780804168885

The Annotated Big Sleep

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