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An Edgar and Macavity Award Nominee The first-ever biography of the most popular and most influential pulp writer of all time, written by the collaborator who knew him best
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There has never been a full-length biography of Mickey Spillane, the most popular and influential mystery writer of his era—until now.
Beginning in 1947 with I, the Jury, and continuing with his next six novels, Spillane quickly amassed a readership in the tens of millions, becoming the bestselling novelist in the history of American publishing. Surrounded by controversy for the overt violence and suggestive sexual content of his iconic Mike Hammer private eye novels, Spillane was loathed by critics but beloved by his readers.
There is, however, more to Spillane's life than the books. He also starred as Hammer in a movie, was a circus performer, worked with the FBI in capturing a notorious criminal, and starred in Miller Light beer commercials that were so popular they ran for a quarter of a century.
Max Allan Collins became Spillane's friend and collaborator, continuing the Mike Hammer series for years after the author's death, building upon unfinished manuscripts the writer left behind. Now, with co-author James Traylor, Collins has produced the first comprehensive and authoritative profile of the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master. It is a must-read for any fan of the author—or of the generations of crime writers that were influenced by his work.
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Spillane by James L. Traylor and Max Allan Collins is widely praised for its comprehensive and engaging portrayal of Mickey Spillane, a pivotal figure in 20th-century crime fiction. Reviews highlight its detailed exploration of Spillane's influence on the crime genre and his self-promotion as a writer. Critics commend the biography as thorough, entertaining, and indispensable for fans, capturing his spirit, accomplishments, and cultural impact effectively.
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ISBN: 9781613163795
Publisher: Penzler Publishers
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 14 February 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Penzler Publishers
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 163.0mm
Height: 239.0mm
Weight: 725g
Pages: 400
About the Author
MAX ALLAN COLLINS (b. 1948, Muscatine, Iowa) was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 2017. He is the author of the Shamus Award–winning Nathan Heller historical detective novels and the innovative Quarry series, recently adapted for TV by Cinemax. Road to Perdition, his graphic novel (with artist Richard Piers Rayner), became an Academy Award-winning film starring Tom Hanks. His other comics work includes the Dick Tracy comic strip (1977–1993), Batman, and his own Ms. Tree and Wild Dog (both co-created with artist Terry Beatty).
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