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Elmore John Leonard Jr. (October 11, 1925 – August 20, 2013) was an American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter. His earliest novels, published in the 1950s, were Westerns, but he went on to specialize in crime fiction and suspense thrillers, many of which have been adapted into motion pictures.
Jun 17, 2024 · Elmore Leonard, American author of popular crime novels known for his clean prose style, uncanny ear for realistic dialogue, effective use of violence, unforced satiric wit, and colorful characters. Among his notable works are Fifty-two Pickup, Get Shorty, Rum Punch, and Out of Sight.
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Complete order of Elmore Leonard books in Publication Order and Chronological Order.
Aug 21, 2013 · Elmore Leonard: A Man of Few, Yet Perfect, Words. Share full article. By Janet Maslin. Aug. 21, 2013. When “Freaky Deaky” came out in 1988, Elmore Leonard’s writing credo hadn’t quite...
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Elmore Leonard wrote some of the classic crime novels of the twentieth century. Notably inspired by Higgins’s THE FRIENDS OF EDDIE COYLE, (1972), Leonard was an adept dialogue writer and master of the tight scene.
Aug 21, 2013 · Elmore Leonard, the prolific crime novelist whose louche characters, deadpan dialogue and immaculate prose style in novels like “Get Shorty,” “Freaky Deaky” and “Glitz” established him ...
A film about the life and legacy of Elmore Leonard, the prolific and influential crime and western novelist. Featuring interviews, home movies, and rare footage of the author and his works, narrated by Campbell Scott.