Bibliograph

In pursuit of Spenser, mystery writers on Robert B. Parker and the creation of an American hero, edited by Otto Penzler

Type

Label

In pursuit of Spenser, mystery writers on Robert B. Parker and the creation of an American hero, edited by Otto Penzler

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-252)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

In pursuit of Spenser

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

770616966

Responsibility statement

edited by Otto Penzler

Series statement

Smart pop

Sub title

mystery writers on Robert B. Parker and the creation of an American hero

Summary

Pays tribute to Spenser, and Parker, with affection, humor, and a deep appreciation for what both have left behind

Table Of Contents

Introduction / Otto Penzler -- Songs Spenser taught me / Ace Atkins -- Voice of the city / Dennis Lehane -- They like the way It sounds / Lawrence Block -- Spenser's code of humor / Parnell Hall -- Parker and Spenser: a collaboration / Loren D. Estleman -- Bob, Boston and me: a remembrance / Jeremiah Healy -- A man for all seasonings / Brendan DuBois -- Spenser and the art of the family table / Lyndsay Faye -- Looking for hawk / Gary Phillips -- Who is Silverman, what is she? / S.J. Rozan -- A look at Spenser: for hire / Max Allan Collins and Matthew Clemens -- Go East, young man: Robert B. Parker, Jesse Stone, and Spenser / Reed Farrel Coleman -- Parker saddles up: the Westerns of Robert B. Parker / Ed Gorman -- Spenser: a profile / Robert B. Parker -- A bibliography of the works of Robert B. Parker -- Contributors

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