Spillane: King of Pulp Fiction -- Max Allan Collins - Hardcover

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.

Author: Max Allan Collins, James L. Traylor
Publisher: Mysterious Press
Published: 02/07/2023
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.65h x 5.88w x 1.35d
ISBN: 9781613163795

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2022
Publishers Weekly 12/19/2022
Booklist 01/01/2023 pg. 17