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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Grove Pr
Publication date
October 14, 2014
Pages
291
Binding
Paperback
Book category
Adult Fiction
ISBN-13
9780802121592
ISBN-10
0802121594
Dimensions
1 by 5.75 by 8.50 in.
Weight
0.62 lbs.
Original list price
$15.00
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A unique publication from one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century, The Hunter and Other Stories includes new Hammett stories gleaned from his personal archives along with screen treatments long buried in film-industry files, screen stories, and intriguing unfinished narratives.
Hammett is regarded as both a pioneer and master of hard-boiled detective fiction, but these dozen-and-a-half pieces, which explore failed romance, courage in the face of conflict, hypocrisy, and crass opportunism, show him in a different light.
The title story concerns a dogged PI unwilling to let go of a seemingly trivial case, and the collection also includes an unfinished Sam Spade story and two full-length screen treatments: On the Make,” about a corrupt detective, and The Kiss-Off,” the basis for City Streets (1931), in which Gary Cooper and Sylvia Sydney are caught in a romance complicated by racketeering’s obligations and temptations. Rich in both story and character, this is a volume no Hammett fan should do without.
Hammett is regarded as both a pioneer and master of hard-boiled detective fiction, but these dozen-and-a-half pieces, which explore failed romance, courage in the face of conflict, hypocrisy, and crass opportunism, show him in a different light.
The title story concerns a dogged PI unwilling to let go of a seemingly trivial case, and the collection also includes an unfinished Sam Spade story and two full-length screen treatments: On the Make,” about a corrupt detective, and The Kiss-Off,” the basis for City Streets (1931), in which Gary Cooper and Sylvia Sydney are caught in a romance complicated by racketeering’s obligations and temptations. Rich in both story and character, this is a volume no Hammett fan should do without.
Editions
Hardcover
from Grove Pr (November 4, 2013)
9780802121585 | details & prices | 291 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 1.00 in. | 1.20 lbs | List price $25.00
About: THE HUNTER AND OTHER STORIES is a unique literary publication from one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, Dashiell Hammett.
About: THE HUNTER AND OTHER STORIES is a unique literary publication from one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, Dashiell Hammett.
Paperback
The price comparison is for this edition
from Grove Pr (October 14, 2014)
9780802121592 | details & prices | 291 pages | 5.75 × 8.50 × 1.00 in. | 0.62 lbs | List price $15.00
This edition also contains The Hunter and Other Stories, The Hunter and Other Stories
About: A unique publication from one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century, The Hunter and Other Stories includes new Hammett stories gleaned from his personal archives along with screen treatments long buried in film-industry files, screen stories, and intriguing unfinished narratives.
This edition also contains The Hunter and Other Stories, The Hunter and Other Stories
About: A unique publication from one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century, The Hunter and Other Stories includes new Hammett stories gleaned from his personal archives along with screen treatments long buried in film-industry files, screen stories, and intriguing unfinished narratives.
CD/Spoken Word
With Ray Chase (other contributor), Stephen Bowlby (other contributor) |
Unabridged edition from Highbridge Co (November 5, 2013)
9781611749120 | details & prices | 495 pages | 5.06 × 5.78 × 0.56 in. | 0.55 lbs | List price $34.95
About: Dashiell Hammett is best known as both pioneer and master of American hard-boiled detective fiction, but these dozen and a half stories both affirm that reputation and present him in a different light.
About: Dashiell Hammett is best known as both pioneer and master of American hard-boiled detective fiction, but these dozen and a half stories both affirm that reputation and present him in a different light.
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