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Talking Mysteries: A Conversation with Tony Hillerman  
Author: Tony Hillerman
ISBN: 082633511X
Format: Handover
Publish Date: June, 2005
 
     
     
   Book Review
Talking Mysteries: A Conversation with Tony Hillerman

FROM THE PUBLISHER

In Talking Mysteries, Tony Hillerman discusses his craft, including his approach to plot, characterization, and setting, and the wrinkles and twists that make his brand of fiction unique. These and other insights into how he writes emerge in an extended interview with his long-time friend and fellow author Ernie Bulow. An autobiographical piece by Hillerman details his early years in Oklahoma, first encounters with Navajo culture, and his eventual life as journalist and author. Navajo artist Ernest Franklin created twelve sketches of Hillerman characters for this book. Hillerman credits Franklin with "showing me what Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn look like." As an additional treat, a Jim Chee mini-mystery, "The Witch, Yazzie, and the Nine of Clubs," originally published in 1981 and long unavailable, is included.

FROM THE CRITICS

Publishers Weekly

Originally self-published in somewhat different form as Words, Weather, and Wolfmen (1989), Talking Mysteries: A Conversation with Tony Hillerman, by Tony Hillerman and Ernie Bulow, will delight all fans of the creator of Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn. A map of Hillerman country, illustrations by Ernest Franklin and a series of photos of Hillerman at work (or is he just playing solitaire?) lend visual appeal. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Booknews

Hillerman (Skinwalkers, Talking God . . .) reflects on the craft of mystery writing, his approach to plot, characterization, setting, and his unique style. Includes a mini-mystery published in 1981 and long unavailable. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

     



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