The Hard-Boiled Apple: A guide to pulp and suspense fiction in New York City by

Description: The Hard-Boiled Apple by Jon Hammer, Karen McBurnie, Herb Lester Associates Limited Uncover clues to the story of New York City crime fiction. 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. The Hardboiled Apple has 55 locations to investigate. Comes in its own die-cut folder which also contains a notepad. FORMAT Folded CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 55 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 Prices combat zone Lower East Side; The outer borough noir of William Boyle; Patricia Highsmiths shirtmaker of choice; The 19th-century city of Caleb Carr. In addition to the map, The Hardboiled Apple comes in its own die-cut folder with a handy notepad thats ideal for sleuthing. Author Biography 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. Fiction, reality and the otherworldly co-exist in Herb Lesters universe. Since 2010, our illustrated maps have documented the distinctive in the worlds great cities as well as charting locations associated with literature, rocknroll, the occult and wider pop culture. Increasingly untethered to the real world, our range of notepads from fictional hotels make ideal souvenirs from places no one can visit. Review "These magnificently designed fold-out maps provide unique and whimsical ways to explore dozens of locations around the world." -- The New York Times Details ISBN1999343948 Author Herb Lester Associates Limited Publisher Herb Lester Associates Ltd Year 2019 ISBN-10 1999343948 ISBN-13 9781999343941 Pages 1 Imprint Herb Lester Associates Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2019-10-31 NZ Release Date 2019-10-31 Publication Date 2019-10-31 UK Release Date 2019-10-31 Subtitle A guide to pulp and suspense fiction in New York City Edited by Herb Lester Associates Limited Format Folded Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126127350;

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