Encyclopedia of Murder and Mystery

AvB. Murphy

Häftad, Engelska, 2002

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Bruce Murphy's Encyclopedia of Murder and Mystery is a comprehensive guide to the genre of the murder mystery that catalogues thousands of items in a broad range of categories: authors, titles, plots, characters, weapons, methods of killing, movie and theatrical adaptations. What distinguishes this encyclopedia from the others in the field is its critical stance.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2002-02-01
Mått:178 x 254 x 32 mm
Vikt:983 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:543
Upplaga:2001
Förlag:Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN:9780312294144

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BRUCE MURPHY is a writer and poet who updated and revised the Benet's Reader's Encyclopedia for its fourth edition. He received an NYPL award for Best of Reference Books, 1999.

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'...a jewel of a reference...' - Brazosport TX Facts 'Bruce Murphy's sharp commentary makes the encyclopedia a wonderful resource: a reference book that does not shy away from opinionated evaluations.' - Publishers Weekly '... a one-man tour of the genre's past and present by a knowledgeable and opinionated critic.' - Wall Street Journal '...an excellent guide that any mystery devotee will want within arm's reach.' - Minneapolis Star-Tribune 'Engaging and opinionated.' - Library Journal