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"[An] extremely well-written . . . book that will delight those looking for a new kind of American studies."--American Literature
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A study of classic hard-boiled fiction and film in the contexts of narrative theories and American social and cultural history. The book integrates economic history, biography, consumer product design, narrative analysis and film scholarship. William Marling is the author of "Dashiell Hammett".

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  • Hardcover: 306 pages
  • Publisher: University of Georgia Press; illustrated edition edition (February 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 082031658X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0820316581
  • Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,634,985 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Study of Noir Literature I've Read!, September 17, 2000
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William Marling's fine book is a wonderful introduction to the field of hard-boiled detective fiction for the serious scholar. He traces the historical background of noir fiction, provides several case studies of central texts, and gives biographies of Hammett, Chandler, and Cain. He respects the genre without being fawning. This book is very readable and academically sound at the same time.
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