William F. Nolan's
Dashiell Hammett Books
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Based on Nolan's pioneering research of Black Mask and its contributors, this is the first book-length study of Hammett and his works. This book is also the first publication to provide a comprehensive listing of Hammett's fiction for Black Mask magazine.
Dashiell Hammett: A Casebook
Santa Barbara: McNally & Loftin
Hardcover - 1969 - 189 pages
1st edition
Trivia: Nolan was awarded the Edgar Allan Poe Special Award Scroll by the Mystery Writers of America for this book.
Dashiell Hammett: A Casebook
Santa Barbara: McNally & Loftin
Trade Paperback - 1978 - 189 pages
Reprinted from the original plates in a 500-copy edition with red cover.
Dashiell Hammett: A Casebook
Santa Barbara: McNally & Loftin
Trade Paperback - 1980 - 189 pages
A second printing of the trade paperback, with a white cover displaying a photograph of Hammett.
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