Hardboiled: An Anthology of American Crime Stories

Compellingly and compulsively readable, this collection includes 36 superbly suspenseful stories which chronicle the evolution of this quintessentially American art form, from its earliest beginnings in the 1920s to the arrival of the tough digest formats in the 1950s to the present-day hard-boiled stories by such writers as James Ellroy. Contributors include Ed Gorman, Jim Thompson, Evan Hunter (better known as Ed McBain), and others. Read More

Compellingly and compulsively readable, this collection includes 36 superbly suspenseful stories which chronicle the evolution of this quintessentially American art form, from its earliest beginnings in the 1920s to the arrival of the tough digest formats in the 1950s to the present-day hard-boiled stories by such writers as James Ellroy. Contributors include Ed Gorman, Jim Thompson, Evan Hunter (better known as Ed McBain), and others. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $14.95 (Expires Nov 18, 2024) 365 Day Rental: $17.25 (Expires May 22, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $22.99 Title: Hardboiled by Bill Pronzini; Jack Adrian Publisher: Oxford University Press Academic US Print ISBN: 9780195103533, 019510353X eText ISBN: 9780199988969 Edition: 1997 1st edition Format: PDF eBook	$14.95 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ