What are you currently reading?

[Drasko]

You didn't ask me, but the novels collected in this series of volumes would be a good start for classical American crime novels.

http://www.loa.org/crime

I read most of Hammett and Chandler, but the rest looks interesting, thanks!

[Bogey]

Could I ask you two gentlemen for several names of your favorite writers of crime pulp? I'm often in the mood to read some but don't know who to look for. Of course question extends to Minnesota Dave as well.

G-man MN Dave is well read in this area.  I get my leads from him, hence the Kaminsky and Kerr (while looking for Dave's rec here I stumbled on it) books.  However, I look for more of a noir feel than pulp, though they can have both at the same time.  More of a "hard-boiled" angle is what I seek. 

Thanks for the link Scarpia!

[Mn Dave]

DRASKO:

If you'd like, feel free to poke around at my old crime forum here:

http://thebigadios.yuku.com/directory

Or the new location, here:

http://dunderthome.yuku.com/forums/66/THE-BIG-ADIOS

The members there know a lot more than I do about this stuff. And feel free to join if you'd like.

[Mn Dave]

Drasko:

Ross MacDonald and Richard Stark!

[Bogey]

Dave is of course the acknowledged master, whatever the protestations to the contrary.

Word.

[Drasko]

Excellent, thanks to all! All the names are noted, and I will feel free to pester Dave if I happen to need any additional info (will check out the forum).  

[Mn Dave]

http://www.thrillingdetective.com/

[Mn Dave]

You could try collecting these. A modern day hardboiled crime publisher, the best around.

http://www.hardcasecrime.com/

[Mn Dave]

You didn't ask me, but the novels collected in this series of volumes would be a good start for classical American crime novels.

http://www.loa.org/crime

Just today, I ordered the Hammett novel edition. 

[Bogey]

Speaking of crime, these are kind of cool:

http://www.suck.uk.com/product.php?rangeID=48

[Mn Dave]

Speaking of crime, these are kind of cool:

http://www.suck.uk.com/product.php?rangeID=48

Ahhahaha! I'm totally posting that on the Big Adios.

[Drasko]

You could try collecting these. A modern day hardboiled crime publisher, the best around.

http://www.hardcasecrime.com/

Those look absolutely perfect. Retro cover design is beautiful and spot on. I'd gladly collect them, but till I get them here becomes not exactly cheap, so occasional dipping is maybe more likely than collecting. First option is to check what is available locally.   

[Mn Dave]

Those look absolutely perfect. Retro cover design is beautiful and spot on. I'd gladly collect them, but till I get them here becomes not exactly cheap, so occasional dipping is maybe more likely than collecting. First option is to check what is available locally.

I understand totally. Happy dipping to you! 

[Mn Dave]

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[Drasko]

Yeah, but have you checked out some of the MP prices here?

If there were any issue about shipping destinations, I expect you could find a local agent prepared to order them on your behalf ... of course there might be a slight delay while he read them first ... 

Those prices make the offer one can't refuse, but you're right, MP won't ship to me. I'd have to enter some eligible address when placing order. So if you're up for some agenting for foreign party we're in business.

You know I used to have a British agent, but he's no longer there and even when he was he was so slow and slack that all my intricate plans for world domination were doomed right from beginning.

So, MN Dave, tell me which 3-5 titles from Hard Case Crime you find essential? And then 000 (double-o-soap) and I can set our devious plan in motion.

[Bogey]

After all this talk, I started this last night:

[Mn Dave]

So, MN Dave, tell me which 3-5 titles from Hard Case Crime you find essential? And then 000 (double-o-soap) and I can set our devious plan in motion.

I haven't read them all, however I did enjoy these:

GRIFTER'S GAME by Lawrence Block
QUARRY IN THE MIDDLE by Max Allan Collins
PLUNDER OF THE SUN by David Dodge
THE LAST QUARRY by Max Allan Collins
HOME IS THE SAILOR by Day Keene

Also, watch this thread!:  http://dunderthome.yuku.com/topic/1983/Your-top-five-Hard-Case-Crime-picks#.TfIDQuaPDVQ

[karlhenning]

And here I thought this sort of thing never happend anymore! ; )

[Bogey]

And here I thought this sort of thing never happend anymore! ; )

Just watch out for bow tie cameras, Karl.

[DavidW]

I haven't read them all, however I did enjoy these:

GRIFTER'S GAME by Lawrence Block
QUARRY IN THE MIDDLE by Max Allan Collins
PLUNDER OF THE SUN by David Dodge
THE LAST QUARRY by Max Allan Collins
HOME IS THE SAILOR by Day Keene

Also, watch this thread!:  http://dunderthome.yuku.com/topic/1983/Your-top-five-Hard-Case-Crime-picks#.TfIDQuaPDVQ

I read The Last Quarry, probably because you rec'd it!