Listen to a conversation between legendary American crime novelist Raymond Chandler and James Bond inventor Ian Fleming recorded by the BBC in 1958. The talk ranges from Mafia hits to the nature of villainy to the difference between English and American thriller.
posted by Bookhouse
on Jun 12, 2011 -
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Euro Crime offers a staggering amount of reviews, publishing news and other information on crime fiction written by european authors.
posted by Dr Dracator
on Sep 2, 2009 -
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Thomas Pynchon’s latest novel
Inherent Vice, is causing
quite a stir, and not just because all his novels cause a stir. It seems the author of epic novels of giant adenoids and invisible clockwork ducks has written a-
gasp-detective novel, which weighs in at an astoundingly reasonable 384 pages. Some have noted confusion among Pynchon aficionados at the author’s choice to work in such a genre. One writer has used the
opportunity to examine why supposed “literary” writers have turned to the crime genre with varying degrees of success, and at least one critic
seems genuinely put out by Pynchon’s creative choice.
posted by dortmunder
on Aug 3, 2009 -
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Looking for something to read this summer? Well, if you like crime fiction
The Rap Sheet has some recommendations for you.
posted by otio
on Jul 8, 2007 -
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