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(Art Critic) S.S. Van Dine, the pseudonym of an American art critic, was a significant figure in detective novels. Active in avant-garde circles in pre-World War I New York, Van Dine created the iconic fictional detective Philo Vance. Known for his sophisticated sleuthing skills, Philo Vance first appeared in books in the 1920s before transitioning to film and radio. Van Dine's work under this pseudonym had a lasting impact on the mystery genre.
