The novels use the more typical "race against time, ticking
clock"
gimmicks -- not as interesting, to my mind. And dated,
too.
The "Rear Window" collection is worthwhile, because it
contains "Three
O'clock," his greatest short story. It is so good, in fact,
that it was
done on radio and TV countless times, including "Alfred
Hitchcock
Presents."
If you're looking for a bibliography, you can't beat the
Nevins bio,
"First You Dream, Then You Die." It is absolutely
comprehensive, down to
every short story. Nothing beats it, if you want to
investigate
Woolrich. In fact, it's more about the writing than anything
else.
BTW, I bought a first edition hardcover at Crown Books in the
"$2.99"
stack about five years ago ... certainly a worthwhile
investment.
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