Hellman and Hammett: Lillian Hellman and Dashiel Hammett; Art, Politics, Love, War

by Joan Mellen

Book Overview

Playwright Lillian Hellman and author Dashiell Hammett are two of the 20th century's most intriguing literary personalities. The scintillating details of their unconventional relationship are revealed by a NEW YORK TIMES bestselling biographer who not only knew Hellman, but had unprecedented access to her personal papers and closest friends. photos.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060984317
• ISBN13: 9780060984311
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Fascinating!

A long but extremely rewarding read! Meticulous research brings these two brilliant writers to life. A longtime fan of both of these writers, I had originally planned to buy this book at the time of publication. However,plans did not go accordingly, and when I finally did, I could not find a copy. It was until a recent book fair at the local mall that I was able to find a copy. I spent many nights glued to this book fascinated by this turbulent relationship.This is a biography I will read again and again. I had never read anything by Joan Mellen-She is a wonderful writer!