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Radio by the book : adaptations of literature and fiction on the airwaves
- Title
- Radio by the book : adaptations of literature and fiction on the airwaves / Tim DeForest.
- Author
- DeForest, Tim, 1960-
- Publication
- Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2008], ©2008.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Request in advance | PS336.R33 D44 2008 | Off-site |
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- Description
- viii, 238 pages; 23 cm
- Summary
- "This book examines characters that jumped from prose to radio, and also looks at a number of anthology programs that specialized in dramatizing short stories or novels. It begins with an exploration of mystery and detective shows, followed by evaluations of adventure stories, westerns, and science fiction"--Provided by publisher.
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-230) and index.
- Contents
- Part I. Mystery -- The Saint -- Flashgun Casey -- The Falcon -- Boston Blackie -- The Lone Wolf -- Frank Merriwell -- Bulldog Drummond -- Charlie Chan -- Mr. Moto -- Perry Mason -- Nick Carter -- Philo Vance -- Ellery Queen -- Hercule Poirot -- Nero Wolfe -- Sherlock Holmes -- Mr. and Mrs. North -- The Thin Man -- The Fat Man -- Sam Spade -- Philip Marlowe -- Michael Shayne -- The Shadow -- The Avenger -- The Green Lama -- Fu Manchu -- Molle Mystery Theater -- Part II. Adventure -- Tarzan -- Escape -- Part III. Westerns -- Hopalong Cassidy -- The Cisco Kid -- Part IV. Science Fiction -- Buck Rogers -- Dimension X and X Minus One -- Exploring Tomorrow.
- ISBN
- 9780786439720 (softcover : alk. paper)
- 0786439726 (softcover : alk. paper)
- LCCN
- 2008022968
- 40015902042
- OCLC
- ocn226166662
- 226166662
- SCSB-5433469
- Owning Institutions
- Columbia University Libraries