Evan Hunter
Evan Hunter
15 October 1926 – 6 July 2005 · From United States82
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Born Salvatore Albert Lombino, he legally adopted the name Evan Hunter in 1952. While successful and well known as Evan Hunter, he was even better known as Ed McBain, a name he used for most of his crime fiction, beginning in 1956.
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What is Evan Hunter best known for?
Evan Hunter is widely recognized for his prolific crime fiction written under the pseudonym Ed McBain, particularly the 87th Precinct series, which significantly influenced the police procedural genre.
What other names did Evan Hunter write under?
Beyond his primary pseudonym Ed McBain, Evan Hunter also used the names Richard Marsten, Hunt Collins, and Curt Cannon for various works, often in the mystery and science fiction genres.
Where should a new reader start with Evan Hunter's work?
For readers interested in his most famous work, starting with the first book in the 87th Precinct series, "Cop Hater," is an excellent entry point into his Ed McBain crime novels. Alternatively, his standalone novel "The Blackboard Jungle" offers a different facet of his writing.
Are there film adaptations of Evan Hunter's books?
Several of Evan Hunter's works have been adapted for the screen, most notably "The Blackboard Jungle" and various novels from his 87th Precinct series, which inspired both films and television shows.
Did Evan Hunter (Ed McBain) win any major awards?
Yes. In 1986 the Mystery Writers of America named him a Grand Master — the organization's highest honor, given for a body of work rather than a single book. In 1998, writing as Ed McBain, he became the first American to receive the Crime Writers' Association's Cartier Diamond Dagger, the UK's top career award for crime writers.