Collins, Max Allan/
Mickey Spillane on Screen
- ISBN 13:
- 9780786465781
- author:
- Collins, Max Allan/
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McFarland
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 221
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Board Games,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Mickey Spillane on Screen: A Complete Study of the Television and Film Adaptations is a comprehensive analysis of the author's work in film and television. This book delves into the impact of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer thrillers, which broke down taboos in the mid-20th century, influencing generations of writers and filmmakers. The study examines the adaptations of Spillane's fiction on screen, including the films Kiss Me Deadly (1955) and The Girl Hunters (1963), as well as television series starring Darren McGavin and Stacy Keach. The book provides a lively and knowledgeable exploration of these productions, featuring cast and crew listings, brief biographical entries on key persons, and a lengthy interview with Spillane himself. For fans of film and literature, this book offers a unique insight into the enduring influence of Mickey Spillane's work.
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