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This wonderful guide to the Nero Wolfe stories of Rex Stout was first published in 1991. Now, with additional material, this indispensable guide is available again. Included are synopses of every mystery novel and short story published from the beginning of Stout's Nero Wolfe series in 1934 to Stout's death in 1975. Each entry includes information on characters, a non-spoiler plot synopsis and trenchant commentary. Also included are short essays on Stout's Wolfe series on his other mystery works, and on his place in the genre. All these elements combine to form an appealing and useful companion for Wolfe neophytes and for those to whom Rex Stout's Wolfe canon has become a perennial addiction.

 

 

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Forrest J Ackerman's long out-of-print and sought after classic on silent film great Lon Chaney, Sr., "The Man of 1000 Faces." This is the definitive still photograph collection of scenes from the great man's life and work, Contains 289 pages on the silent film master. Includes tributes, biographical sketches, and appreciations by Robert Bloch, Ray Bradbury, Lon Chaney, Jr.,  and 15 others. Cameo by Vincent Price.

 

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Rex Stout:
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A worthy effort in every respect. . . [John McAleer] does his subject justice--Fine research, a clear judicious eye, a keen critical sense, a felicitous style. . .there's never a dull moment in his perceptive opus. --Publishers Weekly
 

 

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