Haycraft, Howard 1905-1991
Overview
Works: | 142 works in 732 publications in 4 languages and 22,205 library holdings |
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Genres: | Dictionaries Biographies Bio-bibliography Reference works Detective and mystery fiction Bibliographies Criticism, interpretation, etc Encyclopedias Fiction Short stories |
Roles: | Editor, Author, Other, Adapter, Author of introduction |
Classifications: | PN771, 928.2 |
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Most widely held works about
Howard Haycraft
- Howard Haycraft : Murder for pleasure by Jorge Luis Borges( Book )
- Frederic Dannay papers by Frederic Dannay( )
- Howard Haycraft papers by Howard Haycraft( )
- Howard Haycraft and the art of detective fiction : an exhibit June 11 - July 31, 1993( Book )
- Reminiscences of Howard Haycraft and Mrs. Haycraft : by Howard Haycraft( )
Most widely held works by
Howard Haycraft
American authors, 1600-1900 : a biographical dictionary of American literature by
Stanley Kunitz(
Book
)
51 editions published between 1938 and 1992 in English and held by 2,904 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Complete in one volume with 1300 biographies and 400 portraits
51 editions published between 1938 and 1992 in English and held by 2,904 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Complete in one volume with 1300 biographies and 400 portraits
Twentieth century authors : a biographical dictionary of modern literature by
Stanley Kunitz(
Book
)
74 editions published between 1940 and 1991 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,879 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This work "'aims to provide a foundation-volume of authentic biographical information on the writers of this century, of all nations, whose books are familiar to readers of English."
74 editions published between 1940 and 1991 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,879 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This work "'aims to provide a foundation-volume of authentic biographical information on the writers of this century, of all nations, whose books are familiar to readers of English."
British authors before 1800 : a biographical dictionary by
Stanley Kunitz(
Book
)
37 editions published between 1952 and 1987 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,631 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides biographical information on British authors, who lived or wrote prior to 1800
37 editions published between 1952 and 1987 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,631 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides biographical information on British authors, who lived or wrote prior to 1800
British authors of the nineteenth century : complete in one volume with 1000 biographies and 350 portraits by
Stanley Kunitz(
Book
)
67 editions published between 1936 and 1987 in 3 languages and held by 2,561 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Readable accounts of the lives of the major and minor British authors of the 19th century
67 editions published between 1936 and 1987 in 3 languages and held by 2,561 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Readable accounts of the lives of the major and minor British authors of the 19th century
The junior book of authors by
Stanley Kunitz(
Book
)
42 editions published between 1934 and 1991 in English and held by 1,881 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains 289 biographical sketches, arranged alphabetically, of children's authors and illustrators
42 editions published between 1934 and 1991 in English and held by 1,881 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains 289 biographical sketches, arranged alphabetically, of children's authors and illustrators
A treasury of great mysteries by
Howard Haycraft(
Book
)
4 editions published in 1957 in English and held by 1,361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1957 in English and held by 1,361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Murder for pleasure : the life and times of the detective story by
Howard Haycraft(
Book
)
56 editions published between 1941 and 2019 in English and Japanese and held by 1,148 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An expert in detective fiction traces its development from the 1840s through the 1940s, from Poe, Collins, and Doyle to Simenon, Tey, and others. ""Genuinely fascinating reading.""--The New York Times Book Review
56 editions published between 1941 and 2019 in English and Japanese and held by 1,148 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An expert in detective fiction traces its development from the 1840s through the 1940s, from Poe, Collins, and Doyle to Simenon, Tey, and others. ""Genuinely fascinating reading.""--The New York Times Book Review
The art of the mystery story : a collection of critical essays, edited, and with a commentary by
Howard Haycraft(
Book
)
58 editions published between 1946 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 1,045 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
58 editions published between 1946 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 1,045 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Authors today and yesterday, a companion volume to Living authors by
Stanley Kunitz(
Book
)
17 editions published between 1933 and 1938 in English and held by 718 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Accounts of over 320 writers of the twentieth century
17 editions published between 1933 and 1938 in English and held by 718 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Accounts of over 320 writers of the twentieth century
The boys' Sherlock Holmes : a selection from the works of A. Conan Doyle by
Arthur Conan Doyle(
Book
)
7 editions published between 1922 and 2006 in English and held by 698 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Seven mystery stories involving Sherlock Holmes and his famous assistant, Dr. Watson. For ages 12 and up
7 editions published between 1922 and 2006 in English and held by 698 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Seven mystery stories involving Sherlock Holmes and his famous assistant, Dr. Watson. For ages 12 and up
Ten great mysteries by
Howard Haycraft(
Book
)
6 editions published in 1959 in English and held by 573 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For contents, see Author Catalog
6 editions published in 1959 in English and held by 573 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For contents, see Author Catalog
Three times three; mystery omnibus by
Howard Haycraft(
Book
)
6 editions published in 1964 in English and held by 508 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For contents, see Author Catalog
6 editions published in 1964 in English and held by 508 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For contents, see Author Catalog
Five spy novels by
Howard Haycraft(
Book
)
4 editions published in 1962 in English and held by 495 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For contents, see Author Catalog
4 editions published in 1962 in English and held by 495 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For contents, see Author Catalog
The junior book of authors, an introduction to the lives of writers and illustrators for younger readers, from Lewis Carroll
and Louisa Alcott to the present day by
Stanley Kunitz(
Book
)
8 editions published between 1934 and 1940 in English and held by 470 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published between 1934 and 1940 in English and held by 470 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The boys' book of great detective stories by
Howard Haycraft(
Book
)
12 editions published between 1938 and 1968 in English and held by 417 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of short stories featuring fictional detectives performing outstanding feats of detection
12 editions published between 1938 and 1968 in English and held by 417 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of short stories featuring fictional detectives performing outstanding feats of detection
Fourteen great detective stories by
Howard Haycraft(
Book
)
8 editions published between 1928 and 1949 in English and held by 378 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published between 1928 and 1949 in English and held by 378 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twentieth century authors. First supplement by
Stanley Kunitz(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1955 and 1985 in English and held by 308 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biographical dictionary of modern literature
6 editions published between 1955 and 1985 in English and held by 308 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biographical dictionary of modern literature
The boys' second book of great detective stories by
Howard Haycraft(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1938 and 1971 in English and held by 262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of 14 "modern" stories featuring a fictional sleuth and emphasizing deduction, not crime
6 editions published between 1938 and 1971 in English and held by 262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of 14 "modern" stories featuring a fictional sleuth and emphasizing deduction, not crime
Twentieth century authors, first supplement : a biographical dictionary of modern literature by
Stanley Kunitz(
Book
)
9 editions published between 1942 and 1985 in English and held by 105 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published between 1942 and 1985 in English and held by 105 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Crime club encore by
Howard Haycraft(
Book
)
3 editions published in 1942 in English and held by 90 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1942 in English and held by 90 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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- Kunitz, Stanley 1905-2006 Other Adapter Author Editor
- Beecroft, John Editor
- Hadden, Wilbur C. (Wilbur Crane) 1905- Contributor Editor
- Rouben Mamoulian Collection (Library of Congress)
- Doyle, Arthur Conan 1859-1930 Author
- Holmes, Sherlock
- Hannay, Richard (Fictitious character)
- Johnsen, Julia E. (Julia Emily) Editor
- D. Appleton-Century Company
- Colby, Vineta Other
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American fiction American literature Authors Authors, American Authors, American--Biography Authors, English Baker Street Irregulars (Organization : U.S.) Beecroft, John Bibliography Biography Biography--Dictionaries Book industries and trade Children's literature Children--Books and reading Detective and mystery stories Detective and mystery stories, English Detective and mystery stories--Authorship England English literature Great Britain H.W. Wilson Company Hannay, Richard--(Fictitious character) Haycraft, Howard, Holmes, Sherlock Illustrated children's books Illustrators Literature, Modern O. Meredith Wilson Library.--Special Collections Private investigators Publishers and publishing Short stories Spy stories Spy stories, English United States