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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: Christopher Lee
Rediscovered: FrankenHammer
To keep Autograph Hound Super-Sunday going, Halloween-style, how about a glance at a formal display from Brian Leno’s extensive collection of John Hancocks? A couple of days ago Brian informed me: “Got up this morning and figured today would be … Continue reading
Posted in Film
Tagged Autographs, Brian Leno, Christopher Lee, Halloween, Hammer Films, Hazel Court, Peter Cushing, The Curse of Frankenstein
Hammett: 122 and Counting
Another birthday rolls around for Hammett — no. 122. Plus Christopher Lee and Vincent Price, Harlan Ellison and Linnea Quigley. Henry Kissinger. San Francisco detective Hal Lipset. And more. No cool birthday presents or news this year, that I know … Continue reading
Posted in Dash, News
Tagged Christopher Lee, Hal Lipset, Harlan Ellison, Henry Kissinger, Linnea Quigley, Terry Zobeck, Vincent Price
