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The Dashiell Hammett Tour
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Arkham House Ephemera
The Classic Years 1937–1973-

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The Book-
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Tag Archives: Bob Fitzsimmons
NONPAREIL: The Robert E. Howard WORD OF THE YEAR
For some of us, Robert E. Howard is nonpareil — which my India paper copy of Webster’s Third says is “Something of unequaled excellence; a nonesuch; a paragon,” and, while you might not think of it, is a word “often … Continue reading





