Tag Archives: “The SImple Art of Murder”

Mort: Mr. Spock

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Don

Another Icon down, with the passing of Leonard Nimoy today at the age of 83. While you couldn’t really say I was ever a Trekkie, on the other hand, who the hell doesn’t like Star Trek? Maybe not all of … Continue reading →

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Hammett: And (More) Chandler

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Don

Yesterday was the 78th anniversary of the one time we know of that Hammett met Chandler, commemorated by the LA Times — and with a few tidbits added in by me for the Mean Streets crowd. Now Terry Zobeck pops in … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: When Hammett Met Chandler

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Don

Vince Emery just popped me a link to an LA Times article covering the one time Hammett and Chandler met at the dinner for Black Mask writers — nicely documented by the famous photo — 78 years ago today. Hop … Continue reading →

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Hammett: Thoughts on “House Burglary”

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Don

Wrapped in its art deco cover, the lost interview with Hammett from 1929 that Terry Zobeck located — “House Burglary Poor Trade” — is the author at a peak. Still writing for Black Mask. Not yet Hollywood. Charming, and willing to answer … Continue reading →

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