The Saint: A Complete History in Print, Radio, Film and Television of Leslie Charteris' Robin Hood of Modern Crime, Simon Templar, 1928-1992 [Hardcover]

Burl Barer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1993 | ISBN-10: 0899507239 | ISBN-13: 978-0899507231

Uses the voluminous writings of author Leslie Charteris and examines the many incarnations of The Saint in other media. Includes plot synopses of the radio and television programs and production credits; descriptions of the movies and their credits; and quotes from the principals.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"chronicles the fictional career of Simon Templar, a.k.a. The Saint.... Recommended" -- Choice

About the Author

Burl Barer is currently a resident of Seattle, Washington.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 496 pages
• Publisher: Mcfarland & Co Inc Pub (January 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899507239
• ISBN-13: 978-0899507231
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,702,501 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Burl Barer

Professional Biography

Burl Barer is a Edgar Award winning author and two-time Anthony Award nominee with extensive media, advertising, marketing, and public relations experience.
Garnering accolades for his creative contributions to radio, television, and print media, Barer's career has been highlighted in The Hollywood Reporter, London Sunday Telegraph, New York Times, USA Today, Variety, Broadcasting, Electronic Media, ABC's Good Morning America, Investigation Discovery's "Deadly Women," and "Snapped" on the Oxygen Network. He also hosts TRUE CRIMES on OUTLAW RADIO with famed attorney Don Woldman.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Burl really captures The Saint, October 7, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: The Saint: A Complete History in Print, Radio, Film and Television of Leslie Charteris' Robin Hood of Modern Crime, Simon Templar, 1928-1992 (Hardcover)

Burl Barer's book on the history of The Saint is "the source" for Saint fans yearning for more information about The Saint.
It is a must-have for Saint fans, and makes for an excellent read, even for those detectivish fans who don't really know much about Simon Templar or Leslie Charteris to start with...

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal!, December 9, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: The Saint: A Complete History in Print, Radio, Film and Television of Leslie Charteris' Robin Hood of Modern Crime, Simon Templar, 1928-1992 (Hardcover)

Even if you aren't a fan of the Saint, you should still buy this book. It's a remarkable, inside account of how a character is translated into books, comics, radio, tv and film. A must-have for anyone thinking of breaking into publishing, tv or film

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive book on Leslie Charteris and the Saint, May 20, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: The Saint: A Complete History in Print, Radio, Film and Television of Leslie Charteris' Robin Hood of Modern Crime, Simon Templar, 1928-1992 (Hardcover)

Burl Barer's examination of Leslie charteris' THE SAINT in books, TV, comics and film, more than deserved the Edgar Award it was given by the Mystery Writers of America. If you are a fan of Simon Templar, you have to buy this book