The Invisible Writing книга
"The Invisible Writing: A Journey Through the World of Raymond Chandler" is a non-fiction book by the British writer Simon Rae. The book serves as a comprehensive exploration of the life, work, and literary techniques of the iconic American crime writer, Raymond Chandler.
The book delves into Chandler's upbringing, his career in fiction writing, and his development as a master of the hard-boiled detective genre. Rae meticulously researches Chandler's life, drawing from his personal letters, journals, and interviews with friends and colleagues to provide insight into the author's unique writing style and his contributions to the literary world.
"The Invisible Writing" also explores Chandler's complex relationship with Hollywood, where he had a successful career as a screenwriter. Rae discusses Chandler's involvement in the film industry, including his work on notable films such as "Double Indemnity" and "The Blue Dahlia," as well as the challenges he faced in adapting his own novels for the screen.
Throughout the book, Rae provides analysis and interpretations of Chandler's most famous novels, such as "The Big Sleep" and "Farewell, My Lovely," examining the recurring themes, characters, and settings that are characteristic of Chandler's work. Additionally, he explores Chandler's influence on other crime writers and the genre as a whole.
"The Invisible Writing" offers a deep and literary exploration of the life and work of Raymond Chandler, presenting a comprehensive portrait of one of the most important and influential crime writers of the 20th century.
The book delves into Chandler's upbringing, his career in fiction writing, and his development as a master of the hard-boiled detective genre. Rae meticulously researches Chandler's life, drawing from his personal letters, journals, and interviews with friends and colleagues to provide insight into the author's unique writing style and his contributions to the literary world.
"The Invisible Writing" also explores Chandler's complex relationship with Hollywood, where he had a successful career as a screenwriter. Rae discusses Chandler's involvement in the film industry, including his work on notable films such as "Double Indemnity" and "The Blue Dahlia," as well as the challenges he faced in adapting his own novels for the screen.
Throughout the book, Rae provides analysis and interpretations of Chandler's most famous novels, such as "The Big Sleep" and "Farewell, My Lovely," examining the recurring themes, characters, and settings that are characteristic of Chandler's work. Additionally, he explores Chandler's influence on other crime writers and the genre as a whole.
"The Invisible Writing" offers a deep and literary exploration of the life and work of Raymond Chandler, presenting a comprehensive portrait of one of the most important and influential crime writers of the 20th century.