If my books had been any worse, I should not have · Raymond Chandler

[ Credo of fictional detective Philip Marlowe :] T

If my books had been any worse, I should not have been invited to Hollywood, and if they had been any better, I should not have come.

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Raymond Chandler

1888-07-23 — 1959-03-26 · Chicago

Raymond Chandler was an American novelist and short-story writer, known for his dark and atmospheric detective fiction. He is widely regarded as one of the masters of the "hard-boiled" genre and has influenced generations of writers. His stories often feature private detective Philip Marlowe, a cynical and loner character who navigates the underworld of Los Angeles. Chandler was known for his sharp prose, witty dialogue, and vivid descriptions.