Library of America Noir Collection Books in Order
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The Library of America Noir Collection series by Robert Polito includes 3 books published between 1997–2012.
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Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonCrime Novels: American Noir of the 1930s & 40s
1997 · Robert Polito
“The most important collection of crime fiction ever published in the United States.” — Ed Gorman Evolving out of the terse and violent style of the…
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Buy on AmazonCrime Novels: American Noir of the 1950s
1997 · Robert Polito
This adventurous two-volume collection presents a rich vein of modern American writing too often neglected in mainstream literary histories. Evolving…
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Buy on AmazonDavid Goodis: Five Noir Novels of the 1940s & 50s
2012 · Robert Polito
An “impressive new volume” of 5 noir novels by the cult-favorite author who stands alongside Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett as a master of…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Library of America Noir Collection books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Crime Novels: American Noir of the 1930s & 40s”. Start with “Crime Novels: American Noir of the 1930s & 40s.”
How many books are in the Library of America Noir Collection series?
We list 3 books by Robert Polito , published between 1997–2012.
Where can I buy the Library of America Noir Collection books?
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