Classic collection of Raymond Chandler (10 Books). Novels and Stories. Illustrated: The Long Goodbye, The Simple Art of Murder, Spanish Blood, The King in Yellow, Nevada Gas and others

Name: Classic collection of Raymond Chandler (10 Books). Novels and Stories. Illustrated: The Long Goodbye, The Simple Art of Murder, Spanish Blood, The King in Yellow, Nevada Gas and others
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Raymond Chandler

Apr 2026 · Andrii Ponomarenko

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This illustrated collection brings together ten of Raymond Chandler’s most influential works, featuring both his renowned novels and iconic short stories that helped define the hard-boiled detective genre. Showcasing Chandler's legendary private eye, Philip Marlowe, alongside a cast of complex and morally ambiguous characters, these stories take readers deep into the gritty, noirish world of Los Angeles.

Included in this collection are the celebrated novel The Long Goodbye, where Marlowe uncovers corruption and betrayal amidst the wealthy elite, and The Simple Art of Murder, Chandler’s seminal essay on crime writing alongside his thrilling short stories like Spanish Blood, The King in Yellow, and Nevada Gas. Each piece showcases Chandler’s unparalleled skill in crafting sharp dialogue, atmospheric settings, and morally complex narratives.

This edition enhances the experience with illustrations that capture the moody, noir style of Chandler’s prose, bringing visual depth to the dark underworld of crime, deception, and personal code. A must-have for fans of classic crime fiction and those new to Chandler’s hard-edged, unforgettable storytelling, this collection is a definitive anthology of his timeless works.

The Long Goodbye

The Simple Art of Murder

Spanish Blood

I’ll Be Waiting

The King in Yellow

Pearls Are a Nuisance

Finger Man

Smart-Aleck Kill

Nevada Gas

Trouble Is My Business

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