Tag Archives: Literary World of San Francisco

Rediscovered: Zane Grey

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Don

My recent trip down to Musso & Frank and the link yesterday to my guidebook The Literary World of San Francisco remind me that I’ve been meaning to blurb the Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel on Catalina Island for awhile now. I’ve … Continue reading →

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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: Dashiel Hammet Stret

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Don

On Tuesday April 19 I did a tour by appointment for the folk who run the Black Dahlia walks in Hollywood — and more on that in the next post. The usual fun ensued, always happens when you have people … Continue reading →

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News: February 2009

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Webmaster

NOIR VALENTINE IN THE HA-RA The more or less official launch party for San Francisco Noir 2: The Classics takes place Saturday February 14 — Valentine’s Day — beginning at 8 p.m. in The Ha-Ra Bar in 875 Geary between … Continue reading →

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