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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.
Elmore Leonard is a crime novelist whose legacy will live on for decades to come. His short stories, novels and film will remain popular and current, no matter what year it is. To learn more about the man, visit his website, and also read his novels.
Aug 16, 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.
Aug 21, 2013 · He was the most influential, widely imitated crime writer of his era, and his career was a long one: more than 60 years. After he had worked in advertising long enough to learn to appreciate...
Jul 17, 2023 · The American crime genre as we know it would not exist without the work of Elmore John Leonard Jr. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1925, the legendary author's career has spanned five...
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 24, 2013 · Elmore Leonard wrote for a living, from the time in his 20s when he turned out ads for Detroit department stores and vacuum cleaners during the day, and wrote cowboy and crime stories for...
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 as a...
Aug 20, 2013 · Elmore Leonard, the legendary crime novelist and screenwriter who wielded sharp prose and created quirky misfit characters, has died, his literary agent said.
Aug 21, 2013 · Elmore Leonard, sometimes called the Dickens of Detroit, created some of the most memorable characters in modern crime fiction. The 87-year-old writer died after suffering a stroke several...