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THE CHILL
por Millar, Kenneth, writing as "Ross Macdonald
- Usado
- Capa dura
- Assinado
- first
- Condição
- A near fine copy, a small very light stain to lower front cover in a very good plus dust jacket, light shelf wear to spine ends,
- Livreiro
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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Sobre este item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1964. First edition. A near fine copy, a small very light stain to lower front cover in a very good plus dust jacket, light shelf wear to spine ends, a few light soil spots to front panel. (13440). Octavo, cloth backed boards. A Lew Archer novel. Signed inscription by Millar to noted Canadian author and educator Marshall McCluhan. "For Marshall/ with affection/ and admiration/ Ken." Marshall McLuhan spent time guest teaching in Santa Barbara where he and Millar met and became lifelong friends. Winner of the British Crime Writers Silver Dagger Award. Hubin, p. 527.
Sinopse
Ross Macdonald's real name was Kenneth Millar. Born near San Francisco and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Millar returned to the U.S. as a young man and published his first novel in 1944. Macdonald was a prolific writer and published numerous mystery novels. He was one of the few mystery writers whose books were taken seriously by literary critics during his time. His bestselling series of detective stories featuring private investigator Lew Archer began with The Moving Target in 1949. Lew Archer is characterized by a deep compassion for people in trouble and his reluctance to employ violent methods to resolve a conflict. Archer himself said "I have a secret passion for mercy. But justice is what keeps happening to people." Macdonald's stories are singular for their deep psychological insight and vivid metaphors and similes. He was elected president of the Mystery Writers of America and in 1974 was awarded their highest honor: the Grand Master Award. His approach to crime writing was heavily influenced by Raymond Chandler, with whom Macdonald shared the belief that a well-written mystery is as artistically valuable as any other type of literature.
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- Livreiro
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
(US)
- Nº do estoque do livreiro
- 13440
- Título
- THE CHILL
- Autor
- Millar, Kenneth, writing as "Ross Macdonald
- Estado do livro
- Usado - A near fine copy, a small very light stain to lower front cover in a very good plus dust jacket, light shelf wear to spine ends,
- Quantidade Disponível
- 1
- Edição
- First edition
- Encadernação
- Capa dura
- Editorial
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Local de publicação
- New York
- Data de publicação
- 1964
- Palavras-chave
- Mystery . Signed
Termos da venda
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Sobre o Vendedor
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
Membro de Biblio desde 2017
Laurel, Maryland
Sobre John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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