Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe: A Centennial Celebration
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chandler, Raymond, PUBLISHER: Alfred A. Knopf, Authorized by the estate of the late Raymond Chandler, this volume reveals the missing life history and detective adventures of ong>Philipong> Marlowe, one of the 20th century's most enduring and beloved characters. Marlowe is the quintessential American detective: cynical yet idealistic; romantic yet full of despair; a gentleman capable of rough violence. The stories are written by some of the detective-mystery genre's leading lights, including Max Allan Collins, Sara Paretsky, Roger L. Simon, Stuart M. Kaminsky, ong>Robertong> Crais, Edward Hoch, Ed Gorman, Eric Van Lustbader, Loren Estleman, Simon Brett, and Joyce Harrington. The final story in the volume is Raymond Chandler's last Marlowe adventure: "The Pencil." The stories run chronologically through the career of Marlowe, from through . These are classic Marlowe tales of betrayal, mistrust, and double-dealing on the seamy side of Los Angeles. You can share your thoughts about Raymond Chandler's ong>Philipong> Marlowe in the new ibooks virtual readers' group at www.ibooksinc.com