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The Annotated Big Sleep
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ISBN: 0804168881
Author: Chandler, Raymond
Condition: New
The first fully annotated edition of Raymond Chandlers 1939 classic The Big Sleep features hundreds of illuminating notes and images alongside the full text of the novel and is an essential addition to any crime fiction fans library.One of The Atlantics Great American Novels of the Past 100 YearsA masterpiece of noir, Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep 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 novels position as one of the great works of American fiction andwill surprise and enthrall Chandlers biggest fans.Including:-Personal letters and source texts-The historical context of Chandlers 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
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