Title:
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PHILIP MARLOWE'S GUIDE TO LIFE
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By: |
Raymond Chandler, Martin Asher |
Format: |
Hardback |
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£6.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
0715635425 |
ISBN 13: |
9780715635421 |
Publisher: |
DUCKWORTH OVERLOOK |
Pub. date: |
1 March, 2006 |
Pages: |
96 |
Description: |
A tribute to Philip Marlowe, the quintessential American detective. He likes booze, women, and working alone, portrayed on film by the rougher, tougher stars of Hollywood, but, in a world defined by betrayal, mistrust, and double-dealing, Marlowe's rough exterior belies an unshakeable code of honour. |
Synopsis: |
Philip Marlowe is the quintessential American detective. His effortless masculinity, smouldering sexuality and silver tongue remain the embodiment of cool. He likes booze, women, and working alone - portrayed on film by the rougher, tougher stars of Hollywood, Robert Mitchum and Humphrey Bogart - but, in a world defined by betrayal, mistrust, and double-dealing, Marlowe's rough exterior belies an unshakeable code of honour. Taken together, his observations and witticisms represent some of the most scathing and brilliant writing in crime fiction, and coalesce into a wonderfully alluring worldview, a vision of unswerving righteousness, accountability, and stylish conduct in a sea of turpitude and injustice. Chandler's genius transcended genre and left behind a legacy of grit and disarming beauty. Here is a brilliant and loving tribute to that legacy that's sure to delight fans old and new. |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd |
Returns: |
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