Ed McBain/Evan Hunter: A Literary Companion (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780786434886)

One of the most prolific crime writers of the last century, Evan Hunter published more than 120 novels from 1952 to 2005 under a variety of pseudonymns. He also wrote several teleplays and screenplays, including Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, and the 1954 novel The Blackboard Jungle. When the Mystery Writers of America named Hunter a Grand Master, he gave the designation to his alter ego, Ed McBain, best known for his long-running police procedural series about the detectives of the 87th Precinct. This comprehensive companion provides detailed information about all of Evan Hunter's/Ed McBain's works, characters, and recurring themes. From police detective and crime stories to dramatic novels and films, this reference celebrates the vast body of literature of this versatile writer.

Author: Erin E. MacDonald
ISBN-10: 0786434880
ISBN-13: 9780786434886
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Language: English
Published: 05/17/2012
Pages: 404
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 1.10d