Description
1946 Third printing. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Dust jacket has very large tears with pieces missing. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-read copy of Raymond Chandler’s “Farewell, My Lovely” is a true artifact of the hardboiled detective fiction genre that captivated readers in the 1940s. Published just a year after the end of World War II, this third printing showcases Chandler’s gritty, cynical writing style that mirrored the disillusionment of the era. The novel follows the iconic private eye Philip Marlowe as he navigates the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, encountering femme fatales, corrupt officials, and brutal violence. Despite its worn state, this copy maintains the allure of a vintage crime novel, with its well-creased pages and tattered dust jacket hinting at the countless readers who have been drawn into Marlowe’s world. A must-have for Chandler enthusiasts and collectors of classic noir fiction.
