"The Saint": A Complete History in Print, Radio, Film and Television of Leslie Charteris' Robin Hood of Modern Crime, Simon Templar, 1928-1992 - Hardcover

Barer, Burl

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0899507239 ISBN 13: 9780899507231

Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc, 1993

Synopsis

The now legendary character created by Leslie Charteris has survived nearly three-quarters of a century of perilous action and narrow escapes with nary a hair out of place nor the slightest jolt to his jauntily tipped halo. From his earliest days battling "crooks, blood suckers, traders in vice and damnation" (and cracking the occasional safe on the side), the Saint has captured the imaginations of millions. Uses the voluminous correspondence and writings of author Leslie Charteris and examining the many incarnations of Simon Templar, alias "The Saint, " in other media, a detailed history emerges. Includes plot synopses of the radio and television programs, with air dates and production credits; descriptions of the movies and their credits; a bibliography, reviews of the books, and quotes from the principals.

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Review:

"clearly a labor of love...recommended"--Choice; "detailed and lively...a good reference"--ARBA; "top notch...informative and fun...emphatically recommended"--Journal of Popular Culture; "beautifully produced illustrated volume...a likeable and very respectful work"--Interzone; "richly detailed"--Reference & Research Book News; "an interesting slice of pop culture"--Communication Booknotes Quarterly.

About the Author:

Burl Barer lives in Stevenson Ranch, California.

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0899507239
• ISBN 13: 9780899507231
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 496