Tag Archives: Hammett Cult in San Francisco

Frisco Beat: Up in Spade’s Room

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Don

Thomas Burchfield just put up an article on the late great Bill Arney — especially useful because it first appeared in 2009 and contains lots of info on Bill’s movements in San Francisco. I’d almost forgotten the breakup with a … Continue reading →

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Mort: Bill Arney

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Don

It’s a sad day in Sam Spade’s San Francisco. Got a note from Mike Humbert last night to inform me that Bill Arney died yesterday morning, September 28 2021. As of now, I don’t know what got him. I’m kicking … Continue reading →

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Hammett: Out of the Past

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Don

Do you remember my description in the recent PulpFest report about how a dealer showed me a copy of my 1982 tour book  in gray wraps which he had priced at $15? I was going to put it back for … Continue reading →

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