Haycraft, Howard, 1905-1991.

Murder for pleasure : the life and times of the detective story / by Howard Haycraft. - 1st Carroll & Graf ed. - New York : Carroll & Graf, 1984, c1979. - xvi, 409 p. : 1 ill., 1 facsim ; 22 cm.

Reprint. Originally published: New York : Biblio and Tannen, 1968. "Who's who in detection": p. 340-386.

Includes bibliographies and index.

0881840718 (pbk.) : $10.95

GB97-44705


Mystery fiction--History and criticism.
Mystery fiction--Bibliography.