James Sallis: A Companion to the Mystery Fiction

by Nathan Ashman, Elizabeth Foxwell (Editor)

Overview

Once described as "the best crime writer you've never heard of," James Sallis is a largely underexplored figure in contemporary American literature. Best known for his thriller novel Drive—later adapted into the acclaimed 2011 movie of the same name starring Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan—Sallis has written across a range of genres and forms, including short fiction, poetry, musicology, science fiction, biography, nonfiction essays, literary reviews, and criticism.

This companion, the first comprehensive examination of Sallis' writings, locates him as a vital voice within mystery fiction. In addition to an alphabetized analysis of his works, it includes a biography, career chronology, and an interview with the author. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of Sallis' extraordinary life and career, as well as insight into the recurrent themes and motifs of his rich and varied writings. This book is both an introduction to Sallis' work for new readers and a thorough reference guide for established fans and scholars.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476685489
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication date:	02/08/2024
Series:	McFarland Companions to Mystery Fiction
Pages:	311
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.62(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Nathan Ashman is a lecturer in crime writing at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England. His research spans the fields of crime fiction, contemporary American fiction and ecocriticism, with a particular specialism in the works of James Ellroy.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments deletevii
Preface
Organization of the Companion
Sallis’ Works in Chronological Order
Sallis’ Works in Alphabetical Order
A Brief Biography
A Career Chronology
The Companion
Appendix: An Interview with James Sallis
Annotated Bibliography
Index