First published 2000
Raymond Chandler, the hardboiled king of noir, led a quiet life haunted by his wife's illness and his own alcoholism. But behind the brooding public persona, Chandler's letters reveal the true man - a brilliant writer, voracious reader, and loyal friend. Discover the private passions and intellectual curiosities that fueled the creation of iconic detective Philip Marlowe.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, crime, detective
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: brooding-protagonist, loyal-friendship
Period: 20th Century
288 pages · Hardcover · Atlantic Monthly Press
Content warnings: alcohol-abuse