Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A first edition/first printing in Fine condition housed in an About Fine dust-jacket that has a few soil marks.

This biography of Dashiell Hammett tells the story of the American author and his work, from his early years in San Francisco to his later successes in Hollywood. Diane Johnson provides a thorough exploration of Hammett's life and work, as well as an in-depth look at his relationships with other writers and artists of the time.; 8vo; 344 pages.