RE: But jeez, we're trying to settle this noir definition
thing for all eternity now. It's gone way beyond our little
circle. You'd be surprised how often I'm asked in bookstores
for a definition of noir.
Then just tell them that it's a crime story with a dark and
sinister atmosphere. Period.
Or, if you can't abide that definition, then tell them
whatever YOU think the definition is.
What's the big deal? If someone asks you a question, answer
it, in or out of a bookstore.
I always answer, "I don't know what noir is," or sometimes,
"I was wondering that myself."
It was a pleasure meeting Jim Doherty, however briefly, at
LCC. I can assure you he, along with Eddie Muller and Woody
Haut, held the noir and hard-boiled banner--or is it
banners?---high throughout the conference.
best, Con Lehane once more, please excuse the
disclaimer
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