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Women Crime Writers: Eight Suspense Novels of the 1940s & 50s: A Library of America Boxed Set Hardcover – September 1, 2015

by Sarah Weinman (Editor)

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The Library of America and editor Sarah Weinman redefine the classic era of American crime fiction with a landmark collection of eight brilliant novels by the female pioneers of the genre, the women who paved the way for Gillian Flynn, Tana French, and Lisa Scottoline.

Though women crime and suspense writers dominate today’s best seller lists, the extraordinary creations of the mid-century female pioneers of the genre are largely unknown. Their work, influential in its day and still vibrant and extraordinarily riveting, is long overdue for rediscovery. Now The Library of America makes these classic books available in a deluxe two-volume collector’s edition.

From the 1940s, here are Vera Caspary’s famous career girl mystery Laura; Helen Eustis’s intricate campus thriller The Horizontal Man; Dorothy B. Hughes’s In a Lonely Place, the terrifyingly intimate portrait of a serial killer; and Elisabeth Sanxay Holding’s The Blank Wall, in which a wife in wartime is forced to take extreme measures when her family is threatened.

The 1950s volume includes Charlotte Armstrong’s Mischief, the nightmarish drama of a child entrusted to a psychotic babysitter; Patricia Highsmith’s brilliant The Blunderer, which tracks the perverse parallel lives of two men driven toward murder; Margaret Millar’s Beast in View, a relentless study in madness; and Dolores Hitchens’s Fools’ Gold, a hard-edged tale of robbery and redemption.

Boxed set contains:
Women Crime Writers: Four Suspense Novels of the 1940s (Library of America #268)
Women Crime Writers: Four Suspense Novels of the 1950s (Library of America #269)

Both volumes are available separately in print and e-book editions.

LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation’s literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America’s best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.

Review

"This set is a must-have addition to any crime fiction fan's bookcase." —The Strand Magazine

"The novels in the anthology are page-turners, every one." —Megan Abbott

"With its gutsy, crackling eight novels, Women Crime Writers challenges the perception of American crime fiction as a genre shaped by men, and dominated by brooding male figures." —Brigit Katz, Women in the World

"A stunning collection." —Nancy Bilyeau, The Big Thrill

"The original female crime writers every Gone Girl fan should know." —Caitlin MacDougall

About the Author

Sarah Weinman is widely recognized as a leading authority on crime fiction. She is the editor of Troubled Daughters, Twisted Wives: Stories from the Trailblazers of Domestic Suspense (Penguin, 2013), which the Los Angeles Review of Books called “simply one of the most significant anthologies of crime fiction, ever.” She is the news editor for Publishers Marketplace and her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the National Post, the Los Angeles Times, and The Washington Post, among other publications. Weinman lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Library of America (September 1, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 1512 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1598534513
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1598534511
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.11 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.38 x 2.77 x 8.52 inches

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Lots of Great Fun in this Boxed Set

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2015

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I'm a long-time collector of Library of America editions, especially having followed their mystery/noir publications and volumes on historic eras of journalism and public documents. I have their entire Philip Roth series and also the special set of "books" from classic Broadway shows. I say that to underline the importance of this publishing effort over many years. I like the look and feel of these editions. They're convenient to carry and read and this new edition is more of the same -- a top-rate set of books.

In the mystery-noir genres, I've found myself reading twice through the earlier Crime Novels set (1883011493). And now I'm certain I may read these more than once over the years. I'm very familiar with some of these classics, Laura especially, and I'm discovering some new gems I haven't read before.

I'm writing this review to suggest a way to enjoy this set with a friend. In this case, I'm going through these with my wife, who also loves mysteries. We're reading each one and then we're also watching the classic films made of several of these. If you're thinking about investing in this set, that's a fun way to think about it -- challenge a spouse or a friend to read with you -- and then watch the films together.

Lots of fun!

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Great Stories not a great job of book printing.

Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2015

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I've only read two of the 8 stories, but am loving the style and sophistication. People really were smarter thinkers before we willingly turned over our intelligence to the on-eyed ogre that is television. My one criticism is that the copy I received has a serious printing flaw: random pages are extremely faint...barely legible.

17 people found this helpful

arrived on time, just as ordered

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023

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Arrived quickly, and in perfect condition.

Finally a serious representation of female Noir authors

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2016

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I've been waiting a long time for a book like this. Thank you Sarah Weinman.

I'm a Noir Nut, both on the written page and the silver screen. I also really, really like the Library of America publications so when I saw this two volume set was available I rushed right out in a buying frenzy, waving my wallet in the air to get these. Ha, ha. But seriously I have virtually all the Library of America Noir volumes-- Chandler, Hammett, Goodis, Crime Novels of the 30's and 40's, Crime Novels of the 50's and only one author is a woman-- Patricia Highsmith.

So this set fixes this problem nicely. If you love Noir buy these books. Seriously. The stories are top notch with authors I've heard of and some I haven't. Taught suspense and humor, fascinating characters portrayed as real people. And so far no one as depressing as a David Goodis' character can be. Tragic, of course, but no one so darn bleak as to be unreadable. At least so far.

I want to put in a plug for the Library of America. 99 and 44 one hundredths percent American authors, ranging from the Founding Fathers to Science fiction and popular literature bound in books that last and make a 1200 page book manageable to read.

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Mr. Stephen S. Hendricks

The books themselves were a great disappointment in that when opened the book fell apart

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2016

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The books themselves were a great disappointment in that when opened the book fell apart. The pages came loose and not attached to the spine. I was also disappointed with the works that were chosen with the exception of Laura. The writeups on the authors was so terse that it was as of tje authors were not entitled to a nicer, thoughtful treatment. I have long been a buyer of this publishers works and felt sorely short changed by this two volume set. Too expensive for what I received.

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Just started reading; no opinion yet

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2015

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This is a gift for my wife since she loves crime novels by women; the gorier the better. She just got started reading it, but,except for the exceptionally small print....we are almost 80....she likes the story she is on right now.

6 people found this helpful

Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2016

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Interesting to read crime stories written by women in the 40's and 50's.

Charles R. Newton

I recommend The Library of America editions

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2016

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Arrived on or before schedule in new condition. I recommend The Library of America editions, especially at these prices.

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goodbox set

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2019

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Robert P. Brown

A Must Collection For The Mystery Fan

Reviewed in Canada on February 14, 2016

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This is a follow-up to Library of America`s "Crime Novels of the `30`s, `40`s and `50`s", and a good one it is. Eight suspense novels byfemale writers from the 1940`s and `50`s. They are:

Vera Caspary - "Laura". Filmed with Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews and Clifton Webb.

Helen Eustis - "The Horizontal Man." Edgar for Best First Novel.

Dorothy B Hughes - "In a Lonely Place." Filmed with Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame.

Elisabeth Holding - "The Blank Wall." Filmed in 1949 as "The Reckless Moment" and again in 2001 as"The Deep End."

Charlotte Armstrong - "Mischief." Filmed as "Don`t Bother to Knock." with Marilyn Monroe.

Patricia Highsmith - "The Blunderer." Best known for her "Mr. Ripley" novels.

Margaret Millar - "Beast in View." Edgar for Best Novel, 1955. She, along with her husband Ross Macdonald, named Grand Masters by the Mystery Writers of America.

Dolores Hitchens - "Fool`s Gold." Filmed as "Band of Outsiders."

A "must" collection for the mystery fan.

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