Description |
xix, 223 pages ; 23 cm |
Summary |
"Collection of published and unpublished gems: a memoir about learning to write, an imaginary interview between Westlake's various identities, essays on writing, introductions, and letters to writers like Stephen King and Brian Garfield. A true miscellany, this includes a piece by Abigail Westlake, a recipe for "May's Famous Tuna Casserole" and a 'Midnight snack'."--From the publisher. |
Note |
Includes index. |
Contents |
My second life: Fragments from an autobiography -- Donald E. Westlake, aka. ... -- So tell me about this job we're gonna pull: On genre -- Ten most wanted: Ten favorite mystery books -- Returning to the scene of the crime: On his own work -- Lunch break: May's famous tuna casserole -- The other guys in the string: Peers, favorites, and influences -- Coffee break: Letter to Ray Broekel -- Anything you say may be used against you: Interviews -- Midnight snack: Gustatory notes from all over -- Side jobs: Prison breaks, movie mobsters, and radio comedy -- Signed confessions: Letters -- Jobs never pulled: Title ideas -- Death row (Or, The happily ever afterlife): Letter to Ralph L. Woods. |
Subject |
Westlake, Donald E. -- Authorship.
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Authorship -- Technique.
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Creative writing.
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Added Author |
Stahl, Levi, editor.
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Block, Lawrence, writer of foreword.
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Added Title |
Works. Selections. 2014
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ISBN |
9780226121819 (pbk.) |
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022612181X (pbk.) |
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