Art in the Blood (Paperback)

by Craig McDonald (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
James Ellroy, Dan Brown, Ian Rankin, George Pelacanoes, Ken Bruen, Michael Connelly, Ridley Pearson . . . the roster of writers interviewed in these pages includes those who have won Edgar, Shamus, Anthony and Macavity awards. The interviews were conducted in person, or by phone, or both. Significantly, none of the interviews were placed before the authors for approval, massaging or tweaking of answers. The interviews were recorded on tape and are presented without rejuxtaposition or revision on the part of the novelists. This is how the writers spoke, what they said, casually, candidly and, more importantly, on the fly.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Point Blank (June 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809562782
• ISBN-13: 978-0809562787
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #334,807 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting thoughts, July 5, 2008

By	Peter (Melbourne Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Art in the Blood (Hardcover)

In the 1980's, John Williams wrote Into the Badlands where he interviewed his favourite crime authors and produced an excellent book. He rejigged the book a few years ago by updating some of the interviews and including some new authors which I think was an error as he should have stuck to big name writers rather than possible up and comers.

Craig McDonald has stuck to the principles of the first Williams book but interviews the big guns of crime fiction - Pelecanos, Lehane, Ellroy, Mosley, Rankin and Connelly etc - and produced a first-class book. I bought it as it featured most of my favourite writers (the ones named above) and I am glad I did get it, the interviews are indepth and different to the run of the mill fare.

Recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars McDonald's interviews provide candid details on authors of crime fiction., December 6, 2007

By	Deron Bissett "zema50" (Austin, Texas United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Art in the Blood (Hardcover)

Craig McDonald has provided candid interviews of several of our most respected writers of crime fiction. Among the interviewed writers are authors Ken Bruen, Michael Connelly, Walter Mosley, and Steve Hamilton, all highly respected purveyors of the genre.

While McDonald is well-prepared in his analysis of the author's works, he allows the authors room to elaborate on their craft, and what inspires them to write.

These interviews are exclusive to this collection; which will continue to elevate its value to readers and writers of crime fiction.

McDonald's own crime novel, Head Case, (Bleak House, 2007) has just been released.

Deron Bissett, Ph.D.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Master of suspense, January 27, 2009

By	Anthony N. (Canton, Michigan) - See all my reviews

Great book! As only Mr. McDonald can do.
So insightful, mysterious, blunt, and articulate!
Buy it! It's worth every penny!