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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: James Bond
Rediscovered: Under the Xmas Tree
In recent years I haven’t been finding many books under the old Xmas Tree, but the fact is that I get books all the time — for Xmas, a book would have to have some special vibe to it. And … Continue reading
Mort: Mr. Spock
Another Icon down, with the passing of Leonard Nimoy today at the age of 83. While you couldn’t really say I was ever a Trekkie, on the other hand, who the hell doesn’t like Star Trek? Maybe not all of … Continue reading
Sinister Cinema: Oscar Nominees
Can’t let the Oscars slip past without some sort of mention, here on one of the Homes on the Web for Oscar Nominee Dashiell Hammett. . . . Per my track record of recent years, I have not yet seen … Continue reading
Posted in Film, News
Tagged Argo, hangings, James Bond, Jean Dejardin, John Wayne, Mickey Rooney, Oscar, Ridgway Colorado, Steve Martin, Strother Martin, The Dude, True Grit, Uggie
Sinister Cinema: Jackie Cooper
I noticed that on May 3 Jackie Cooper passed on — thanks to the Hammett tour and dumb luck, I got to meet him one time. The year was 1982. I was back on the Jim Eason program on KGO radio — … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Frisco, News, Tour
Tagged Albert R. Broccoli, Golden Gate Avenue, Jackie Cooper, James Bond, Jim Eason, KGO, Oscar, Radio, Superman, Ted Healy, Tenderloin, Three Stooges, Wallace Beery