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In 1977 Don Herron began leading The Dashiell Hammett Tour, now the longest-running literary tour in the nation. On this site you’ll find information on current walks — dates, where to meet, arranging tours by appointment — plus a hard-boiled blog with news, reviews of books and film, and a dash of noir.
The latest and greatest edition to self-guide you up and down the mean streets.
Willeford: The Book
Includes the first “Mr. Hunt” story, “Knives in the Dark.”
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Rediscovered: Zane Grey
My recent trip down to Musso & Frank and the link yesterday to my guidebook The Literary World of San Francisco remind me that I’ve been meaning to blurb the Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel on Catalina Island for awhile now. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Lit, REH, Willeford
Tagged Donald Sidney-Fryer, literary homes, Literary World of San Francisco, Musso & Frank, Zane Grey, Zane Grey Pueblo
Hammett: On Mary Austin and Advertising
The indefatigable Terry Zobeck is back to complete his coverage of Hammett’s side career as a book reviewer. He began with a post on February 1st and dedicated another on February 16th to the mystery review column The Crime Wave. … Continue reading
891 Post: What’s Happening Now
If you’re local, you probably saw the news article on the guy who currently rents the Sam Spade apartment in 891 Post that appeared April 29 — those of you scattered across the globe can follow the link and read … Continue reading
Tour: Every Sunday in May
May 2012. A Dashiell Hammett Tour each and every Sunday this month. $10. Four hours, beginning at noon. No reservations taken. Just show up. And if you just can’t make it in May, on Sunday June 17 you’ll find a … Continue reading
Hammett: “Afraid of a Gun”
Just got back from a run down to Musso & Frank to find that Terry Zobeck logged in with another installment of his series investigating the editorial changes made by Frederic Dannay to Hammett’s short stories — and what better … Continue reading
Posted in Dash
Tagged "Afraid of a Gun", Black Mask, Clark Evans, Frederic Dannay, Library of Congress, Musso & Frank, Terry Zobeck, Zobeck Series One