Ramble House should be lauded for publishing Anthony Boucher’s reviews and commentary from the Forties. And the editor of this fine volume is the renown Francis M. Nevins. Boucher was the finest critic of mystery fiction in the United States and for too long his early work has been unavailable. This volume remedies part of that problem. These pieces from the San Francisco Chronicle supply a unique look at the Golden Age of mysteries through the prism of Boucher’s mastery commentary. If you have the faintest interest in the history of the mystery, you need to read this book.
Great choice, George! I’ve read all of them cover to cover to cover.
Boucher’s taste was impeccable, for the most part.
This is a book every serious mystery fan should have a copy of, Jeff. Boucher was the best!
I have read so much about this but not seen a copy. I just haven’t been trying hard enough, I guess, or kept forgetting, or something.
BTW, I finally got my FFB up, after problems with my ISP this morning. Sigh.
THE ANTHONY BOUCHER CHRONICLES is worth seeking out, Rick. It’s worth its weight in gold.
This sounds great and I have begun to look for a copy. BookFinder lists a used 3 volume set (for $104.50!). Amazon has the one that you have a picture of new for $22.99, which makes buying it a lot more likely. Do you know if that contains all 3 volumes or are there 2 other volumes not currently in print?
Thanks for your help.
You’ll have to check with Ramble House, Steven. I know they released a three-volume set of Boucher’s work a few years ago, but THE ANTHONY BOUCHER CHRONICLES for $22.99 seems to be the only volume currently available.