There have been numerous editions of the classic Raymond Chandler noir detective novel The Long Goodbye since its initial publication in 1953. But to my knowledge there hasn’t been a fully illustrated version until now.

The upcoming publication was created for Chinese publisher Yilin Press by the immensely talented German illustrator Kurt Kremmerz. Avoiding clichéd interpretations of Chandler’s iconic hard-boiled and dark thrillers, Kremmerz landed on a style that manages to incorporate an authentic California feel to the work.