Behind the Black Mask: Mystery Writers Revealed
Clute and EdwardsAuthors of hard-boiled, pulp, mystery, and suspense reveal secrets about their fiction, and the writing life. All interviews are conducted by Clute and Edwards, creators of the popular podcast "Out of the Past: Investigating Film Noir." More info at www.noircast.net
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 38 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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Thanks for visiting Behind the Black Mask: Mystery Writers Revealed. From 2006-2008, Clute and Edwards conducted 28 interviews with today's best crime writers—discussing the author's most recent novel in detail, and the writing life in general. All ... more
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In December 2011, Dartmouth College Press (University Press of New England) will release Clute and Edwards' new study of film noir, The Maltese Touch of Ev... more
THE BRASS VERDICT, the nineteenth novel from #1 New York Times Bestselling author Michael Connelly, gives definitive proof that Connelly is the most gifted crime writer since Raymond Chandler. Those with a debt to Chandler typically lack either the r... more
It is hard to imagine a sequel that is any more tightly intertwined with, or distinct from, its predecessor than Scott Phillips's 2002 THE WALKAWAY. His 2000 debut novel THE ICE HARVEST was a tight tale of one day in the tragicomic life of small-time... more
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Clute and Edwards are providing an invaluable service via their exploration and examination of hardboiled writing and film noir via their podcasts. These are some of the best 'casts that iTunes has to offer!
Apple Podcasts5mackin201
United States17 years ago - Intelligent, The Best
Clute and Edwards are masterful interviewers. If you are a reader and especially if you are a writer these podcasts will motivate and inspire you. The preparation they put into their interviews and the knowledge of the author and subject is the best I have seen in years. Most could take lessons from these guys. Their primary strength I have found is the fact that they listen to what the writer is saying and more often than not base their next question on the previous response. My usual annual do... more
Apple Podcasts5HodakiUnited States18 years ago - They Have Me In Their Sights
Since I's found this podcast, I've been avidly devouring the old episodes and listening to new ones. The interviews Clute and Edwards put together are fantastic. A great resource for fans of pulp, crime and mystery.
Apple Podcasts4John W. OliverUnited States18 years ago - This is a Great Podcast for Crime Fiction Lovers
If you enjoy crime fiction, especially of the hardboiled variety, then this podcast is for you. It provides informative interviews with some of the best writers in the genre. The interviewer is knowledgable and superb, and the introductions to each interview are superbly written. This podcast has introduced me to a lot of new authors. The production values are great, and this is professionally done show all around. Listen and enjoy.
Apple Podcasts5BreezitUnited States18 years ago - It just doesn't get any better...
Holy smokes. The Duane Swierczynski interview is legit entertaining, and the Charles Ardai interview is outstanding. In fact, that's an understatement. It's a Masterclass on the hardboiled genre and a wonderful peek behind the Hard Case Crime curtain. You're not going to find another podcast like this anywhere. Keep up the great work guys...
Apple Podcasts5Christopher2006United States19 years ago
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