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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.”
Tag Archives: Harry Steeger
Sinister Cinema: Godfather, Meet the Rio Kid
Pulps in the Movies. On Sale Every Wednesday. Some might fear to spot woodpulp fiction mags in one of the most beloved — and prestigious — movies of all time. Oscar winner for Best Picture. Best Director. Among others. But … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Lit
Tagged Adventure, Godfather II, Harry Steeger, John Locke, Oscar, Pulps in the Movies, Rio Kid Western, Robert De Niro
Rediscovered: Walt Coburn
Autograph Hound Saturday once more, and we’ll allow Brian Leno to wax nostalgic (Ubi Sunt! Ubi Sunt!) for a moment. Here’s Brian on the thrilling days of yesteryear, or childhood — that sort of thing: “I believe I’ve told you a … Continue reading
Posted in Lit
Tagged Adventure, Autographs, Brian Leno, Harold S. Goldsmith, Harry Steeger, literary suicides, Walt Coburn