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Mar 3, 2021 2 hr 25 min

The Long Goodbye (1953)

from Lighting the Pipes

1953 saw the publication of Raymond Chandler's sixth Philip Marlowe novel, "The Long Goodbye". Chandler himself regarded it as his best work and many fans agree. Nevertheless, behind the scenes it was getting harder for Chandler to find peace. Personal issues and professional conflicts continued to grow, marring his sense of contentment. Josh and Scott sit down to expose the context behind this penultimate Marlowe adventure and, of course, "light the pipes" over its striking narrative features.

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