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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: Powell Hotel
Frisco Beat: And an “Adios” to the Powell Hotel. . . .
On May 19 I made my way to the bar in John’s Grill for a meeting with the Greek writer Fondas Ladis, in the burg doing research on a biography of Blackjack Jerome. As I hiked up the first block of … Continue reading
Posted in Frisco, News, Willeford
Tagged Blackjack Jerome, Fondas Ladis, Jacob Blake, John's Grill, Powell Hotel
Frisco Beat: Powell Hotel
Speaking of Willeford, I owe my pal, boxing fan Brian Leno, for bringing to my attention the postcard of Sailor Tom Sharkey, giving an address in the Powell Hotel. As I detail in my book Willeford, the author of Cockfighter and Miami Blues … Continue reading
Posted in Frisco, Lit, REH, Willeford
Tagged 1906 Quake and Fire, Boxing, Brian Leno, Powell Hotel, Pulps, Sailor Tom Sharkey
News: March 2008
PALM SUNDAY Anyone who wants to show up, willing to hand over a tenspot, is welcome to join in the Dashiell Hammett Tour offered on Palm Sunday — that’s Sunday March 16 with a noon start at the Main Library … Continue reading
Posted in News, Tour, Willeford
Tagged Betsy Willeford, Noir Con, Palm Sunday Tour, Powell Hotel, RARA-AVIS, The Shark-Infested Custard, William Denton