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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: Jim Dinan
Frisco Beat: Burritt Room + Tavern
Jim Dinan popped in a shot from the tour he took on September 8, 2013 — and he also sent along the moody pic of Burritt alley above. Black & white. Very noir. I bet Burritt has been photographed thousands … Continue reading
Posted in Frisco, News, Tour
Tagged Burritt alley, Burritt Room + Tavern, Charlie Palmer Group, Dan Saltzstein, Jim Dinan, Mystic Hotel, New York Times, Stockton Street, Stockton tunnel, Sutter Street
Tour: On Palm Sunday
Jim Dinan sent in the shot above from the walk on September 8, 2013 — 891 Post is in the background, right, with the What a Grind coffee house sign and a bit of the front awning visible. Thanks, Jim. To … Continue reading
Posted in News, Tour, Willeford
Tagged 891 Post, Jim Dinan, Michael Shea, Palm Sunday Tour, What a Grind
