The Best American Noir of the Century (The Best American Series ®)

The Best American Noir of the Century (The Best American Series ®)

“Well worth its impressive weight in gold, it would be a crime not to have this seminal masterpiece in your collection.”—New York Journal of Books In his introduction to 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 mined writings of the past century 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 postwar 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 from the past decade. “Delightfully devilish . . . A strange trek through the years that includes stories from household names in the hard-boiled genre to lesser-known authors who nonetheless can hold their own with the legends.”—Associated Press James Ellroy is the author of the Underworld U.S.A. trilogy—American Tabloid, The Cold Six Thousand, and Blood’s a Rover—and the L.A. Quartet novels, The Black Dahlia, The Big Nowhere, L.A. Confidential, and White Jazz. He is also the author of The Hillicker Curse, a memoir. Otto Penzler is the founder of the Mysterious Bookshop and Mysterious Press, has won two Edgar Allan Poe Awards, and is series editor of The Best American Mystery Stories.  

  • ASIN: 0547577443
  • ISBN: 0547577443
  • Manufacturer: Mariner Books

American Perfekt

American Perfekt

  • ASIN: B07DNYD8YX

North American Pinot Noir

North American Pinot Noir

Pinot noir, the famously elegant, sexy, and capricious red grape of Burgundy, is finally producing impressive wines in North America. Credit talented winemakers, enthusiastic restaurateurs, and consumers in search of alternatives to cabernet and zinfandel. Considered perhaps the ultimate food wine, pinot noir has an allure based on its special combination of aromas, flavors, and mouthfeel; on its legendary capacity to reflect the terroir where it is grown; and on its reputation for being hard to grow and make. This is the definitive work on pinot noir in North America. A comprehensive reference for winemakers and aficionados as well as a sourcebook for casual enthusiasts, it includes extensive historical and viticultural background on pinot noir in the New World and profiles of six dozen prominent producers in California, Oregon, British Columbia, and New York. John Winthrop Haeger, known for his perceptive wine writing for more than fifteen years, gives contextual and comparative information about pinot noir in Burgundy and then tells the story of wine producers' early failures, frustrations, and breakthroughs in North America. He discusses plant genetics and clones, identifies the essential conditions for really good pinot, tells where the best wines are grown and made, and analyzes the factors that determine wine styles and signatures. In the second part of the book, he presents detailed producer profiles with accessibly written tasting notes on recent and mature vintages. A final section covers glassware, vintages, wine and food pairings, and other matters of interest to consumers. Maps prepared especially for this book cover all the major pinot-producing regions in North America.

  • ASIN: 0520241142
  • ISBN: 0520241142
  • Manufacturer: University of California Press

The Best American Mystery Stories of the Century

The Best American Mystery Stories of the Century

In THE BEST AMERICAN MYSTERY STORIES OF THE CENTURY, best-selling author Tony Hillerman and mystery expert Otto Penzler present an unparalleled treasury of American suspense fiction that every fan will cherish. Offering the finest examples from all reaches of the genre, this collection charts the mystery's eminent history from the turn-of-the-century puzzles of Futrelle, to the seminal pulp fiction of Hammett and Chandler, to the mystery story's rise to legitimacy in the popular mind, a trend that has benefited masterly writers like Westlake, Hunter, and Grafton. Nowhere else can readers find a more thorough, more engaging, more essential distillation of American crime fiction. Penzler, the Best American Mystery Stories series editor, and Hillerman winnowed this select group out of a thousand stories, drawing on sources as diverse as Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and Esquire, Collier's and The New Yorker. Giants of the genre abound -- Raymond Chandler, Stephen King, Dashiell Hammett, Lawrence Block, Ellery Queen, Sara Paretsky, and others -- but the editors also unearthed gems by luminaries rarely found in suspense anthologies: William Faulkner, John Steinbeck, Damon Runyon, Harlan Ellison, James Thurber, and Joyce Carol Oates. Mystery buffs and newcomers alike will delight in the thrilling stories and top-notch writing of a hundred years' worth of the finest suspense, crime, and mystery writing.

  • UPC: 046442012713
  • ASIN: 0618012710
  • ISBN: 0618012710
  • Manufacturer: Mariner Books

Pure Country Weavers | Tournee Chat Noir Cat Woven Tapestry Blanket with Fringe Cotton USA 72x54

Pure Country Weavers | Tournee Chat Noir Cat Woven Tapestry Blanket with Fringe Cotton USA 72x54

Beautiful Cat Lover DesignCats make the perfect pets and our cat throws allow you to make a blanket statement with about you love for all things feline. Pure Country Weavers iconic woven fringed cat throws look at home on your couch along with your cat. You feel the quality upon your first touch while others admire its rich colorful design. This wonderful addition to your home decor is comfortably tossed over a couch, chair, bed or prominently hung on a wall as art.  It has enough heft for year round comfort but not so much to be heavy. It will become your go to blanket for all occasions.Natural FibersNatural fibers such as cotton breathe and make all the difference in blanket comfort.  A great blanket should not only make you feel cozy but also keep you from sweating while looking good on your bed.  The thin airy layers of our blankets are the stylish answer to changing temps. Cotton is the best fiber for blankets and it's all we use.Quality CraftsmanshipThis soft, substantial blanket is woven in our family owned textile mill in the mountains of North Carolina by expert weavers who have generations of blanket making experience. We select the highest quality cotton yarn, weave it on jacquard looms then we cut and sew each blanket by hand.  After inspecting each blanket we wash and dry each one so that you receive a fully fluffed comforting blanket that will not shrink or fade.Family Owned by Cat LoversOur family was America's first weavers, making blankets for our troops during the revolutionary war in our mill in Philadelphia.  We love what we do and are proud of our textile heritage. From our family to yours we make sure you are receiving a blanket that will last a lifetime. Enjoy.

  • UPC: 666576024330
  • ASIN: B0002XWJN6
  • Brand: Pure Country Weavers
  • Manufacturer: Pure Country Weavers

British Noir: Five Film Collection

British Noir: Five Film Collection

While the film noir movement may seem like a distinctly American phenomenon, British studios embarked on their own shadowy thrillers, laced with postwar cynicism. This five-DVD collection assembles some of the lesser-known Brit noir titles from the Rank Studios, featuring such major talents as actors James Mason, Trevor Howard, and John Mills; and directors Ronald Neame and Roy Ward Baker. THEY MET IN THE DARK (1943) Discharged for treason, a former Navy Commander (James Mason) sets out to expose the espionage ring that destroyed his career - Directed by Carl Lamac. THE OCTOBER MAN (1947) After a traumatic brain injury, a young engineer (John Mills) tries to repair his life. But his recovery is thwarted when a woman (Kay Walsh) is found strangled and he becomes the prime suspect - Directed by Roy Ward Baker. SNOWBOUND (1948) A British Army vet (Dennis Price) exposes a plot by ex-Nazis to reclaim a stash of gold bullion hidden at a ski resort. This edition was derived from a master suffering from moderate deterioration and is presented in a less-than-ideal condition - the stellar cast included Robert Newton, Herbert Lom and Stanley Holloway - Directed by David MacDonald. THE GOLDEN SALAMANDER (1950) A British archaeologist (Trevor Howard) finds himself caught between a gang of North African gun-runners and the woman he loves (Anouk Aimée) - the top-notch cast included Herbert Lom and Wilfrid-Hyde White - Directed by Ronald Neame. THE ASSASSIN (aka Venetian Bird) (1952) A private eye (Richard Todd) arrives in Venice in search of a fugitive, but soon discovers that the city s winding waterways hold dark secrets - Directed by Ralph Thomas.

  • UPC: 738329171124
  • ASIN: B00YQTD1JS
  • Manufacturer: Kino Lorber

iPhone Xs MAX Upcoming-American-neo-noir-action-thriller-film-John-Wick-Chapter-3- Shockproof Tempered Glass Back Cover Soft TPU Bumper Shell for iPhone Xs MAX

iPhone Xs MAX Upcoming-American-neo-noir-action-thriller-film-John-Wick-Chapter-3- Shockproof Tempered Glass Back Cover Soft TPU Bumper Shell for iPhone Xs MAX

This upcoming-American-neo-noir-action-thriller-film-John-Wick-Chapter-3- full body protection case is fit for iPhone XS MAX

  • ASIN: B07SPCC4GB
  • Brand: Wyhko Yhohb
  • Manufacturer: Wyhko Yhohb

Chat Noir Nightclub Poster Square Glass AshTray and Oil Lighter Set

Chat Noir Nightclub Poster Square Glass AshTray and Oil Lighter Set

Glass Ashtray and Oil Lighter Gift Set. Includes a oil lighter that you fill with lighter fluid which is not included. The ashtray is made from thick glass. This gift set comes in a black velvety gift box.

  • UPC: 719023498250
  • ASIN: B01J55918C
  • Brand: Customized Collectables
  • Manufacturer: American Stel

Chat Noir Nightclub Poster Metal Silver Cigarette Case Holder Wallet RFID-blocking

Chat Noir Nightclub Poster Metal Silver Cigarette Case Holder Wallet RFID-blocking

Metal Wallet and Cigarette Case - Weddings, birthday's, holiday's, anniversaries, weekends, or just because... We have the special gift for just about any occasion! All designs are printed on 3.75ml laminated vinyl using a patented process
 similar to those used to wrap race cars. The vinyl wrap has a high gloss finish that is waterproof, scratch
resistant, and will not fade. The case holds 20 regular size cigarettes. Perfect for safely storing and carrying cigarettes, rolling papers, business cards, coupons, credit cards, money, etc. Never leave home without it again! Sturdy and compact! Will easily fit in your pocket or purse. Makes a great gift! Dimensions: Height 3.75", Width 3″, Thickness .7"

  • UPC: 719023498205
  • ASIN: B01J553YLW
  • Brand: Customized Collectables
  • Manufacturer: American Stel

Noir: A Novel

Noir: A Novel

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!The absurdly outrageous, sarcastically satiric, and always entertaining New York Times bestselling author Christopher Moore returns in finest madcap form with this zany noir set on the mean streets of post-World War II San Francisco, and featuring a diverse cast of characters, including a hapless bartender; his Chinese sidekick; a doll with sharp angles and dangerous curves; a tight-lipped Air Force general; a wisecracking waif; Petey, a black mamba; and many more.San Francisco. Summer, 1947. A dame walks into a saloon . . .It’s not every afternoon that an enigmatic, comely blonde named Stilton (like the cheese) walks into the scruffy gin joint where Sammy "Two Toes" Tiffin tends bar. It’s love at first sight, but before Sammy can make his move, an Air Force general named Remy arrives with some urgent business. ’Cause when you need something done, Sammy is the guy to go to; he’s got the connections on the street.Meanwhile, a suspicious flying object has been spotted up the Pacific coast in Washington State near Mount Rainer, followed by a mysterious plane crash in a distant patch of desert in New Mexico that goes by the name Roswell. But the real weirdness is happening on the streets of the City by the Bay. When one of Sammy’s schemes goes south and the Cheese mysteriously vanishes, Sammy is forced to contend with his own dark secrets—and more than a few strange goings on—if he wants to find his girl. Think Raymond Chandler meets Damon Runyon with more than a dash of Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes All Stars. It’s all very, very Noir. It’s all very, very Christopher Moore.

  • ASIN: B07192GP7F
  • Brand: William Morrow
  • Manufacturer: William Morrow