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Jack Ritchie (1) (1922–1983)

Author of A New Leaf and Other Stories

For other authors named Jack Ritchie, see the disambiguation page.

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Works by Jack Ritchie

Der mordende Philosoph. (1996) — Author — 8 copies
Bei Anruf Alibi. (1994) 4 copies
Approssimativamente tuo (1999) 4 copies
Einzelhaft. Geschichten. (1995) 3 copies
L'Ile du tigre (1987) 2 copies

Associated Works

The Best American Mystery Stories of the Century (2000) — Contributor — 457 copies
100 Malicious Little Mysteries (1981) — Contributor — 410 copies
Tales of Terror (1986) — Contributor — 316 copies
The Mammoth Book of Pulp Fiction (1996) — Contributor — 235 copies
Stories to Be Read with the Lights On (1973) — Contributor — 222 copies
The Master's Choice (1979) — Contributor — 150 copies
Alfred Hitchcock Presents: A Hangman's Dozen (1962) — Contributor — 146 copies
Microcosmic Tales (1944) — Contributor — 146 copies
Alfred Hitchcock's Tales to Send Chills Down Your Spine (1979) — Contributor — 126 copies
Alfred Hitchcock Presents: A Month of Mystery (1968) — Contributor — 121 copies
Alfred Hitchcock Presents: 16 Skeletons from My Closet (1963) — Contributor — 110 copies
Stories Not for the Nervous, Part 2 (1965) — Contributor — 103 copies
Noose Report (1966) — Contributor, some editions — 76 copies
Tales to Take Your Breath Away (1976) — Contributor — 75 copies
Great Tales of Mystery and Suspense (1981) — Contributor — 63 copies
100 Hilarious Little Howlers (1999) — Contributor — 54 copies
The Arbor House Treasury of Mystery and Suspense (1981) — Contributor — 52 copies
Murders on the Half Skull (1970) — Author, some editions — 51 copies
The Best of Fiends (1972) — Contributor, some editions — 44 copies
The Young Oxford Book of Nasty Endings (1997) — Contributor — 42 copies
I Want My Mummy (1981) — Contributor — 41 copies
Rolling Gravestones (1971) — Contributor — 36 copies
Alfred Hitchcock's Death-Mate (1973) — Contributor — 33 copies
101 Mystery Stories (1986) — Contributor — 26 copies
Your Share of Fear (1982) — Contributor — 25 copies
Kill or Cure (1985) — Contributor — 17 copies
Murder on Trial (1994) — Contributor — 14 copies
Alfred Hitchcock's Tales to Make Your Hair Stand on End (1981) — Contributor — 11 copies
The New Edgar Winners: The Mystery Writers of America (1990) — Contributor — 10 copies
Alfred Hitchcock's Mortal Errors (1983) — Contributor — 9 copies
The Year's Best Mystery and Suspense Stories, 1983 (1983) — Contributor — 8 copies
Best Detective Stories of the Year - 1978 (1978) — Contributor — 8 copies
Best Detective Stories of the Year - 1979 (1979) — Contributor — 7 copies
Best Detective Stories of the Year - 1977 (1977) — Contributor — 7 copies
Best Detective Stories of the Year - 1976 (1976) — Contributor — 6 copies
Best Detective Stories 1981 (1981) — Contributor — 5 copies
Hitchcocktail — Author, some editions — 5 copies
Best Detective Stories of the Year - 1974 (1974) — Contributor — 4 copies
A Chilling Collection (1979) — Contributor — 3 copies
Best Detective Stories 1980 (1980) — Contributor — 3 copies
A New Leaf Booklet (Olive Signature Edition) (2017) — Contributor — 1 copy
La rivista di Alfred Hitchcock n.5 — Author — 1 copy

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Legal name
Reitci, John George
Birthdate
1922-02-26
Date of death
1983-04-25
Gender
male
Nationality
USA
Birthplace
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Place of death
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Places of residence
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Occupations
writer of detective fiction
Relationships
Ritchie, Rita (wife)
Awards and honors
Edgar Award
Agent
Larry Sternig

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Reviews

se una mattina vi alzate storti e ce l'avete con tutti, se siete stufi di "essere buoni" e camminare nel vostro binario ecco un manualetto che vi mostra come si possa essere carogne (ma carogne carogne neh!) facendola franca ogni volta e guadagnandoci pure, spesso in denaro sonante, sempre in tonnellate di autostima.
Chi ha detto che, per pagare, il delitto debba sempre essere giudicato schifoso e alienare le simpatie del mondo?
In più due pregi aggiuntivi: è un libro da un pomeriggio e, se vi piace, ce n'è ancora...e ancora...e ancora… (more)
 
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icaro. | Aug 31, 2017 |
Si dice che affidato a Ritchie anche Guerra e Pace avrebbe potuto essere riscritto in poche pagine.
Questo, bene o male, forse saprei farlo anch'io.
Ma la cattiveria spontanea, serena e priva di qualsiasi remora morale che rende simpatici i suoi personaggi è unica e rasserenante di fronte alle tonnellate di ipocrisia che sommergono la nostra quotidianità.
Che poi le sue canaglie riescano sempre a sorprenderci con un guizzo imprevisto e facciano tutto ciò in una manciata di righe se non è geniale ci è molto vicino.

PS. È ricca, la sposo e l'ammazzo è anche un vecchio film (1972) con Matthau nella parte del cattivo marito. Purtroppo credo che non sia mai stato edito in Italia, nel circuito privato. Ogni tanto passa in Tv. Se dopo che ve l'ho detto vi perdete il prossimo passaggio non fatevi più vedere da queste parti...
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icaro. | 2 other reviews | Aug 31, 2017 |
Il dio dei lettori ha voluto che io prendessi in mano questo agile volumetto di frizzanti racconti proprio nello stesso periodo in cui stavo leggendo anche Cechov: ne è uscito fuori un ottimo gin tonic! ;-)

PS: il titolo è lo stesso dello strepitoso film con Walter Matthau tratto dal racconto Una nuova foglia. Se non lo avete ancora visto vale la pena, fa fare un sacco di risate intelligenti ;-)
 
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downisthenewup | 2 other reviews | Aug 17, 2017 |
When looking at a diamond, there are two main things people notice right off the bat. The first is obviously the size, and the second is the sparkle.

The size is of critical importance and Jack Ritchie knew how to chisel a stone that got more dazzling as it got smaller. His economy of utterance was supreme. Consider "Travelers Check": 4 pages in which you learn everything worth knowing about two women, their husbands, a diabolical murder plot, its exposure and the consequences.

In order for a diamond to truly sparkle, all of its anatomical parts must be in proportion to one another. This includes the table, crown, girdle, pavilion, and if present, the culet. If all of these elements are in proportion, then the light will pass through the stone and hit the pavilion at a right angle, cut across the diamond, and shoot right back out of the book and into your twinkling eyes.… (more)
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