| The Hardboiled Apple: The Casefile on Suspense Writing in and about New York City Contributor(s): McBurnie, Karen (Author), Herb Lester Associates (Author), Gregg, Andy |
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ISBN: 1999343948 ISBN-13: 9781999343941 Publisher: Herb Lester Associates OUR PRICE: $12.60 Product Type: Folded Published: December 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Special Interest - Literary - Travel | United States - Northeast - Middle Atlantic (nj, Ny, Pa) |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.7" W x 8.1" (0.26 lbs) 1 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Hardboiled Apple: A Guide To Pulp And Suspense Fiction In New York City Uncover clues to the story of New York City crime fiction from dime novels to pulp magazines to drugstore paperbacks and current best-sellers. This large-format map pinpoints places authors lived and worked, and the scenes of the crime, from the dark beginnings of the genre to the gritty present: David Goodis' poisoned streets and alleys Richard Price's combat zone Lower East Side The outer borough noir of William Boyle Patricia Highsmith's shirtmaker of choice The 19th-century city of Caleb Carr The Hardboiled Apple has 55 locations to investigate. Make sure you're not being tailed. In addition to the map, The Hardboiled Apple comes in its own die-cut folder with a handy notepad that's ideal for sleuthing. |
Contributor Bio(s): McBurnie, Karen: - Jon Hammer and Karen McBurnie distill and decant the best of New York City. Their books include Hark! The Radio Bartender Brings and Code Name: Cocktail. They are also co-creators of NYC and Washington DC gadabout city maps published by Herb Lester. |