Just got back from a short visit to LA. Missed Pelecanos, but
did see Terrill Lankford in his native habitat--Murder,
Mayhem, and Movies bookstore
(perhaps with the M-words in different order).
I can report that Mr. Lankford looks just like the picture
that Miker posted. He may have even been wearing the same
clothes! Those of you who get out there or down there before
he closes the store in May (?), should definitely look
him/the store up. He has a very nice collection of crime
fiction, including old stuff, at very reasonable prices (plus
a rara-avis discount). And, in case no one has gathered it
from this list, the man is definitely worth talking to.
Now a question: I was tramping around Hollywood, comparing
handprints and all, and noticed a Raymond Chandler Square on
the map. Didn't quite hike that far or missed it hiking (who
knows?), so why is this park or square named after him? Hotel
where he lived for a time? Important site for one of his
novels, such as Farewell, My Lovely?
Bill Hagen
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