Monthly Archives: September 2020

Hammett: Pickup

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Don

Stuff Terry Zobeck covered in the halcyon days of yesteryear keeps circulating around. Remember his post about “lost” Hammett stories, including such rogue titles as “Pickup” in Saturday Home Magazine? And follow-up posts about Hammett tales getting reprinted in god-knows-how-many … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: Ultra Rare Block on the Block

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Don

Remember the coverage earlier this year for Terry Zobeck’s bibliography of Lawrence Block? The one with mention of an incredibly rare and previously unknown S&M adventure of Mme. Adista? Well, unknown that Block wrote it — perhaps not unknown to … Continue reading →

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891 Post: The Reign of Wild Bill Arney, Remembered

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Don

Just got a note from Bill Arney, who you’ll remember as the longtime Keeper of the Sacred Shrine, i.e. Hammett’s apartment in 891 Post Street — where a little classic titled The Maltese Falcon was written. Bill just got a … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: Jack’s Pack

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Don

Famous Autograph Hound Brian Leno returns with a few items for yet another Autograph Hound Saturday. And of course he’s got a theme going: I’ve been on a bit of a Jack London kick lately. First up is a signed … Continue reading →

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