tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post4471116009333036663..comments2024-02-22T17:59:50.213-05:00Comments on in so many words...: Friday's Forgotten Books: DETECTIONARY (1971) edited by Otto Penzler, Chris Steinbrunner and Marvin Lachman.Yvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-16339196487633645712011-09-12T10:35:12.264-04:002011-09-12T10:35:12.264-04:00jenclair: See Kathy's comment below. She's...jenclair: See Kathy's comment below. She's already done the checking. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-92213633007796995322011-09-12T10:33:20.458-04:002011-09-12T10:33:20.458-04:00Special: Used copies of Detectionary at Amazon in...Special: Used copies of Detectionary at Amazon in hardcover and paperback for low prices plus shipping; total under $10.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-38064103017871936002011-09-11T13:19:11.144-04:002011-09-11T13:19:11.144-04:00Oh, I'd LOVE a copy of this! Will be checking...Oh, I'd LOVE a copy of this! Will be checking around. Or The Encyclopedia of Mystery and Detection!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-62568935205831398712011-09-11T09:47:43.051-04:002011-09-11T09:47:43.051-04:00Kathy: Thanks for the info.
These three plot des...Kathy: Thanks for the info. <br /><br />These three plot descriptions just grabbed my imagination. :)<br /><br />There are many more...!Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-53522833965900697192011-09-11T05:13:20.390-04:002011-09-11T05:13:20.390-04:00Yvette: Amazon has used copies of the Encyclopedi...Yvette: Amazon has used copies of the Encyclopedia of Mystery and Detection hardcover and paperback. It looks like the charges are just for shipping.<br /><br />Abe Books also has used copies for a few dollars.<br /><br />On to more sleuthing!<br /><br />I like that description of Heads You Lose. No one had dare criticize any hats or else.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-35778608124936636582011-09-10T11:57:06.454-04:002011-09-10T11:57:06.454-04:00wutheringwillow: It's definitely a fun additio...wutheringwillow: It's definitely a fun addition to any mystery lover's bookshelf. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-82666368258710594262011-09-10T11:55:46.893-04:002011-09-10T11:55:46.893-04:00John: I've never read any George Bellairs. I&#...John: I've never read any George Bellairs. I'll try to keep an open mind if I ever run across any of his books. :)<br /><br />That Encyclopedia is sounding more and more attractive. Maybe at some point in the future I'll have to plunk down some cash and buy it. How much are you selling a copy for?Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-59311033017224778422011-09-10T11:53:25.930-04:002011-09-10T11:53:25.930-04:00Lauren: So glad you're enjoying MURDER AT SHOT...Lauren: So glad you're enjoying MURDER AT SHOTS HALL! I'm amazed you were able to get it from the library - even inter-library. I'm currenly reading the second book Sarsfield wrote, MURDER AT BEECHLANDS. <br /><br />Too bad there won't be anymore.<br /><br />But there's still plenty left to read as evidenced by DETECTIONARY. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-85480417141883697652011-09-09T23:53:58.279-04:002011-09-09T23:53:58.279-04:00Great post! Detectionary seems like a lovely book....Great post! <i>Detectionary</i> seems like a lovely book. Just the thing for a mystery buff like me. <br /><br />Love the plot of <i>Heads You Lose</i>! Now I want to read it too.wutheringwillowhttp://apaperbacklife.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-76885166029733704342011-09-09T19:45:42.824-04:002011-09-09T19:45:42.824-04:00Yvette -
I have multiple copies of this book AND...Yvette - <br /><br />I have multiple copies of this book AND The Encyclopedia Of Mystery And Detection. The Encyclopedia is a hugely helpful reference book. I'd be lsot without it. Detectionary is kind of an oddity, but it does have those descriptions of unusual detective characters and the book synopses that the Encyclopedia does not have.<br /><br />P.S. I'm not a fan of George Bellairs' books. The plot summary sounds enticing but I know better having read several of his novels. Most of his books just drag on and on with incident overload at the expense of the main story.J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-72056758893679270512011-09-09T19:13:08.764-04:002011-09-09T19:13:08.764-04:00Ooooh--no wonder you're intrigued! I want to ...Ooooh--no wonder you're intrigued! I want to read all three, as well.<br /><br />By the way, <i>Murder at Shots Hall</i> arrived on interlibrary loan Tuesday. I'm about halfway through and enjoying it!Lauren Hairstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037717621464819611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-7393089302849995392011-09-09T17:37:42.511-04:002011-09-09T17:37:42.511-04:00Sounds good, Bev. Thanks for the tip!Sounds good, Bev. Thanks for the tip!Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-30965456509341786242011-09-09T17:32:28.252-04:002011-09-09T17:32:28.252-04:00I have this book! Another really good reference--...I have this book! Another really good reference--especially if you're looking for new reads--is The Mystery Lover's Companion by Art Bourgeau. I can't tell you how many authors/books I've discovered because of that book.Bev Hankinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127476456755776574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-14868326509965449852011-09-09T16:19:03.470-04:002011-09-09T16:19:03.470-04:00Becky: Don't these books sound wonderful? Yeah...Becky: Don't these books sound wonderful? Yeah, the name is cool. I so wish I had a used bookstore nearby.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-52935489951818859142011-09-09T15:33:53.375-04:002011-09-09T15:33:53.375-04:00"Death of a Busybody" sounds like a book..."Death of a Busybody" sounds like a book for me! And I absolutely LOVE the name "Detectionary"! Wonderful!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-21455660447975828792011-09-09T14:49:24.598-04:002011-09-09T14:49:24.598-04:00I haven't read the book, Nan. But like you, I ...I haven't read the book, Nan. But like you, I loved the movie.<br /><br />But that little synopsis featured in DETECTIONARY sure is intriguing. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-3485680239474968552011-09-09T13:40:39.366-04:002011-09-09T13:40:39.366-04:00I'm interested in the Brand book. I'm not ...I'm interested in the Brand book. I'm not sure I told you but I simply could not read Green for Danger, but I adored the movie. So unusual.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-23707687393714588582011-09-09T13:09:13.126-04:002011-09-09T13:09:13.126-04:00Wow, Mike, thanks for the info. Who knew? I sure d...Wow, Mike, thanks for the info. Who knew? I sure didn't. I've had my copy of DETECTIONARY for over thirty years myself - the original white cover is yellowing as are the pages. But it's still fun to look through.<br /><br />I will look for the ENCYCLOPEDIA when I have a chance. Good to know it exists.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-51772609137042015872011-09-09T13:03:44.956-04:002011-09-09T13:03:44.956-04:00Actualy, this book was a sort of first draft for T...Actualy, this book was a sort of first draft for <i>The Encyclopedia Of Mystery And Detection</i>,which Penzler and Steinbrunner published several years later. <br />In more recent times, Penzler wrote that <i>Detectionary</i> came into being at the behest of the paper manufacturer (represented by Mr. Roseman), which wanted to show off their new reference-book stock to the publishing trade. Consequently, a small print run was ordered, which is why the book is so scarce today.<br />Penzler and Steinbrunner felt that they had been given short shrift by Roseman and the paper company, and resolved to bring a bigger and better version of the work to as large an audience as they could. Hence, their <i>Encyclopedia</i>, which is larger, has more entries, and is profusely illustrated.<br />In other words, if you liked <i>Detectionary</i>, you'll really love the <i>Encyclopedia</i> - even if it is more than 30 years old. That's how long I've had mine, and I still find it as useful as ever.Mike Dorannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-13162779893393367292011-09-09T11:33:39.571-04:002011-09-09T11:33:39.571-04:00Prashant: If you can find this little gem, it will...Prashant: If you can find this little gem, it will be a nice addition to your library.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-86470549774131415782011-09-09T09:51:26.988-04:002011-09-09T09:51:26.988-04:00Interesting post and book. It goes on my Friday...Interesting post and book. It goes on my Friday's Unheard-of Books list that's getting longer every day.Prashant C. 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