--- product_id: 5276843 title: "Dashiell Hammett: The Library of America Edition: (Two-volume boxed set)" brand: "dashiell hammett" price: "KD 39.76" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/5276843-dashiell-hammett-the-library-of-america-edition-two-volume-boxed store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Dashiell Hammett: The Library of America Edition: (Two-volume boxed set) **Brand:** dashiell hammett **Price:** KD 39.76 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dashiell Hammett: The Library of America Edition: (Two-volume boxed set) by dashiell hammett - **How much does it cost?** KD 39.76 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/5276843-dashiell-hammett-the-library-of-america-edition-two-volume-boxed) ## Best For - dashiell hammett enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dashiell hammett brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Dashiell Hammett: The Library of America Edition: (Two-volume boxed set) ## Images ![Dashiell Hammett: The Library of America Edition: (Two-volume boxed set) - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/516vqD5cTiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Quintessential P. I. *by D***O on Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2017* Here’s one of the best, if not the very best, comic private detective mysteries you’ll ever read. Nick and Nora Charles, and their dog Asta, visit New York City for the Christmas and New York holidays at the close of 1932, also the last days of the ill-fated temperance experiment, Prohibition (December 18, 1917 - March 22, 1933, ratification of the 18th and 21st Amendments, respectively). They are there to party, and as Nick likes to say, drink. However, the disappearance of an old client, Clyde Wynant, an eccentric and erratic millionaire inventor, followed by multiple murders, sets them off on finding Wynant and the killer in their midsts. Along the way, they run into an assortment of odd characters, including Wynant family members and a Runyon-esque gallery of rogues.As with most mysteries, it’s less about the mystery itself than it is about the characters and the telling. What distinguishes  The Thin Man  is Hammett’s sharp wit, as expressed by Nick and Nora. What’s more is the copious amounts of alcohol consumed by Nick and Nora. On nearly every page, they busy themselves preparing cocktails, regardless of the time of day. Nick frequently imbibes upon waking before taking his breakfast. Of course, Hammett himself was an alcoholic, a disease that he led to his death.Such a popular novel gave birth to an equally popular film adaptation. While the film departed from the novel in places, it did capture the essence of Nick and Nora, and gave personality to Asta. Once you’ve seen the 1934 film, you’ll find it hard to picture and hear Nick and Nora any differently from William Powell and Myrna Loy. As a matter of fact, it’s probably safe to say that most people will think of Nick himself as the thin man. In fact, the real thin man is Clyde Wynant, but such is the power of the visual association of trim Powell and the film’s title.If you have never read the novel, it comes to you highly recommended, to be followed by a viewing of the 1934 film adaptation. And the best way to watch the film, of course, is with a shaker of Martinis at hand.Here for your viewing pleasure is the film’s trailer and a compilation of Nick and Nora’s drinking exchanges. One thing you’ll notice almost immediately: the serving size of drinks is considerably smaller than what you see today. And everybody dresses to the T. How things have changed in the past eighty years. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arthur Conan Doyle since childhood and recently added Agatha Christi to my list of favorite authors of fiction *by T***Y on Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2018* I have been a fan of the writings of Sr. Arthur Conan Doyle since childhood and recently added Agatha Christi to my list of favorite authors of fiction. As I considered other writers that perhaps I had not devoted sufficient time to their writings Dashiell Hammett came to mind. Finding all of his work in a two-volume set at an attractive price, I chose his writing and the Library of America editions. I was pleased with both. The Library of America produces quality bindings with quality paper. I enjoyed the 24 short stories and other early writings in volume 1 but enjoyed even more the five novels in the second volume. The Maltese Falcon I remembered from the film version starring Humphrey Bogart that I watched in my early teens but as with many movies made from books, I found the book better than the film. The Thin Man was probably one of my favorite detective or crime fiction novels and after reading the book, I found the movie on Amazon and enjoyed it as well. Once again, the book, in my opinion, was better than the movie. The Dashiell Hammett collection was enjoyable to read and perhaps a little flashback to the days of my youth. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great writer *by C***M on Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2021* He writes better than Hemingway for sure.I’ve read everything he’s written.VIVID is how I would describe his work !!! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/5276843-dashiell-hammett-the-library-of-america-edition-two-volume-boxed](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/5276843-dashiell-hammett-the-library-of-america-edition-two-volume-boxed) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*