The Best American Noir of the Century
James Ellroy
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The Best American Noir of the Century
Published
2010
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Pages
640
ISBN-13
9780099538257
Description
From the Publisher: In his introduction to the The Best American Noir of the Century, James Ellroy writes, "Noir is the most scrutinized offshoot of the hard-boiled school of fiction. It's the long drop off the short pier and the wrong man and the wrong woman in perfect misalliance. It's the nightmare of flawed souls with big dreams and the precise how and why of the all-time sure thing that goes bad." Offering the best examples of literary sure things gone bad, this collection ensures that nowhere else can readers find a darker, more thorough distillation of American noir fiction. James Ellroy and Otto Penzler, series editor of the annual The Best American Mystery Stories, mined one hundred years of writing-1910-2010-to find this treasure trove of thirty-nine stories. From noir's twenties-era infancy come gems like James M. Cain's" "Pastorale," and its post-war heyday boasts giants like Mickey Spillane and Evan Hunter. Packing an undeniable punch, diverse contemporary incarnations include Elmore Leonard, Patricia Highsmith, Joyce Carol Oates, Dennis Lehane, and William Gay, with many page-turners appearing in the last decade.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Best American Noir of the Century?
This edition of The Best American Noir of the Century has approximately 640 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Best American Noir of the Century?
For most readers, The Best American Noir of the Century typically takes between 13h 20m and 8h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 160,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 22 days • Estimated word count: 160,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Best American Noir of the Century?
The estimated word count for The Best American Noir of the Century is approximately 160,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Best American Noir of the Century?
The Best American Noir of the Century was written by James Ellroy, Otto Penzler.
When was The Best American Noir of the Century published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.