Encyclopedia Mysteriosa: A Comprehensive Guide to the Art of Detection in Print, Film, Radio, and Television

Encyclopedia Mysteriosa: A Comprehensive Guide to the Art of Detection in Print, Film, Radio, and Television
ISBN-10
0028616782
ISBN-13
9780028616780
Category
Literary Criticism
Pages
405
Language
English
Published
1997
Publisher
Macmillan General Reference
Author
William L. DeAndrea

Description

Looks at the mystery genre in books, radio, and film, with biographies and critical commentary

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