Discovering the Maltese falcon and Sam Spade : the evolution of Dashiell Hammett's masterpiece, including John Huston's movie with Humphrey Bogart / edited by Richard Layman. - Rev. ed. - San Francisco, Calif. : Vince Emery, 2005. - xiv, 359 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. - The Ace performer collection ; v. 2 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 343-346) and index.

Hammett's detective days -- The pulps and the making of the novel -- Magazine and book publication -- Movies, stage, and radio : Hammett's novel in popular culture.

0972589864 (pbk.) 9780972589864 (pbk.)


Hammett, Dashiell, 1894-1961. Maltese falcon.
Hammett, Dashiell, 1894-1961 --Criticism and interpretation.


Maltese falcon (Motion picture : 1931)
Maltese falcon (Motion picture : 1941)


Spade, Sam (Fictitious character)
Detective and mystery stories, American--History and criticism.

PS 3515 .A4347 / Z59 2005