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David Goodis: Five Noir Novels of the 1940s & 50s (LOA #225): Dark Passage / Nightfall / The Burglar / The Moon in the Gutter / ,New
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An impressive new volume of 5 noir novels by the cultfavorite author who stands alongside Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett as a master of American crime writing (The New York Review of Books)Among the pantheon of American crime writersthose masters of noir whose powerful vernacular style and dark and subversive themes transformed American culture and writingDavid Goodis was a unique figure. Now, The Library of America and editor Robert Polito team up to celebrate the full scope of Goodiss signature style with this landmark volume collecting five great novels from the height of his career.Goodis (19171967) was a Philadelphiaborn pulp expressionist who brought a jazzy style to his spare, passionate novels of mean streets and doomed protagonists: an innocent man railroaded for his wife's murder (Dark Passage); an artist whose life turns nightmarish because of a cache of stolen money (Nightfall); a dockworker seeking to comprehend his sister's brutal death (The Moon in the Gutter); a petty criminal derailed by irresistible passion (The Burglar); and a famous crooner scarred by violence and descending into dereliction (Street of No Return). Long a cult favorite, Goodis now takes his place alongside Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett in the pantheon of classic American crime writers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main themes explored in David Goodis's noir novels? A: David Goodis's noir novels delve into themes of existential despair, the struggles of the underclass, and the dark side of human nature, often featuring doomed protagonists caught in tragic circumstances.
- Q: How many pages are in 'David Goodis: Five Noir Novels of the 1940s & 50s'? A: This collection contains a total of 848 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 29, 2012.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: The edition is a hardcover format, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Who is the author of these novels? A: The author of the novels is David Goodis, a notable figure in American crime writing.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is a first edition of the collection.
- Q: What are some of the novels included in this collection? A: The collection includes 'Dark Passage', 'Nightfall', 'The Burglar', 'The Moon in the Gutter', and 'Street of No Return'.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under Genre Fiction, specifically within the noir sub-genre.
- Q: Who edited this particular volume of Goodis's novels? A: The volume was edited by Robert Polito.