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Now for the first time ever in one volume, all twentyeight stories and two serialized novels starring the Continental Opone of the greatest characters in storied history of detective fiction.Dashiell Hammett is the father of modern hardboiled detective stories. His legendary works have been lauded for almost one hundred years by fans, and his novel The Maltese Falcon was adapted into a classic film starring Humphrey Bogart. One of Dashiell Hammett's most memorable characters, the Continental Op made his debut in Black Mask magazine on October 1, 1923, narrating the first of twentyeight stories and two novels that would change forever the face of detective fiction. The Op is a tough, wry, unglamorous gumshoe who has inspired a following that is both global and enduring. He has been published in periodicals, paperback digests, and short story collections, but until now, he has never, in all his ninetytwo years, had the whole of his exploits contained in one book. The book features all twentyeight of the original standalone Continental Op stories, the original serialized versions of Red Harvest and The Dain Curse, and previously unpublished material. This anthology of Continental Op stories is the only complete, onevolume work of its kind.
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- Q: What is 'The Big Book of the Continental Op' about? A: This anthology collects all twenty-eight stories and two serialized novels featuring the Continental Op, a key character in detective fiction created by Dashiell Hammett.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Dashiell Hammett, known as the father of modern hard-boiled detective stories.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on November 28, 2017.
- Q: What is the total page count of the book? A: The book contains a total of 752 pages.
- Q: What edition is 'The Big Book of the Continental Op'? A: This book is a First Edition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Big Book of the Continental Op' suitable for new readers of Hammett's work? A: Yes, this anthology serves as a comprehensive introduction to the Continental Op for new readers, as it includes all his stories in one volume.
- Q: Are there any previously unpublished materials included? A: Yes, the book features previously unpublished material alongside the original stories and novels.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the Genre Fiction category, specifically within detective fiction.
- Q: Can this book be a good gift for fans of detective fiction? A: Absolutely, it is an ideal gift for fans of detective fiction, particularly those who appreciate classic literature and Dashiell Hammett's work.