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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The John Riddell Murder Case: A Philo Vance Parody' is a sharp and sophisticated satirical take on the classic detective genre that defined the early 20th century. Written by the noted humorist Corey Ford under the pseudonym John Riddell, this work serves as both an entertaining mystery and a biting critique of the contemporary literary scene. The narrative centers on the iconic, erudite, and often pompous detective Philo Vance-a character made famous by S.S. Van Dine-as he navigates a series of absurd murders involving the most prominent literary figures of the 1920s and 30s.Through a masterful blend of caricature and wit, the author skewers the rigid conventions of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction while poking fun at the vanities of the publishing world. The book captures the distinctive voice and affectations of Vance with precision, using them to subvert the expectations of the traditional whodunit. 'The John Riddell Murder Case: A Philo Vance Parody' stands as a delightful cultural time capsule, offering a unique mix of intellectual humor and genre-bending storytelling. It is an essential read for enthusiasts of vintage mysteries, literary satire, and the history of American humor.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. "The John Riddell Murder Case: A Philo Vance Parody" is a sharp and sophisticated satirical take on the classic detective genre that defined the early 20th century. Written by the noted humorist Corey Ford under the pseudonym John Riddell, this work serves as both an entertaining mystery and a biting critique of the contemporary literary scene. The narrative centers on the iconic, erudite, and often pompous detective Philo Vance-a character made famous by S.S. Van Dine-as he navigates a series of absurd murders involving the most prominent literary figures of the 1920s and 30s.Through a masterful blend of caricature and wit, the author skewers the rigid conventions of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction while poking fun at the vanities of the publishing world. The book captures the distinctive voice and affectations of Vance with precision, using them to subvert the expectations of the traditional whodunit. "The John Riddell Murder Case: A Philo Vance Parody" stands as a delightful cultural time capsule, offering a unique mix of intellectual humor and genre-bending storytelling. It is an essential read for enthusiasts of vintage mysteries, literary satire, and the history of American humor.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.