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Hammett: On Mary Austin and Advertising

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Don

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 →

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Frisco Beat: Tad Dorgan at Poly

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Don

Cartoonist Tad Dorgan’s name continues gumshoeing Up and Down These Mean Streets. San Francisco native. Pal of black heavyweight champ Jack Johnson. Credited with coining the term “hot-dog”  in 1906— though I see that claim has been debunked (if I learn … Continue reading →

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