tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post3953425520156388258..comments2024-03-27T22:32:02.739+01:00Comments on Beneath the Stains of Time: Herbert Resnicow: Building a Career On CrimeTomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03415176301265218101noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post-22916096525168055382016-09-16T03:45:19.825+02:002016-09-16T03:45:19.825+02:00I've only ever read Murder Across and Down by ...I've only ever read Murder Across and Down by Herbert Resnicow. I read the paperback as a kid in the early 80s. It was my first introduction into thriller murder mysteries. I only stumbled upon this page as I was trying to find another copy of that book. If anyone has any ideas where to find it, please let me know.LangeWJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16681224097129223724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post-80754655733213437912016-09-16T03:43:41.567+02:002016-09-16T03:43:41.567+02:00I've only ever read Murder Across and Down by ...I've only ever read Murder Across and Down by Herbert Resnicow. I read the paperback as a kid in the early 80s. It was my first introduction into thriller murder mysteries. I only stumbled upon this page as I was trying to find another copy of that book. If anyone has any ideas where to find it, please let me know.LangeWJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16681224097129223724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post-68223175748640620332013-03-16T15:52:56.990+01:002013-03-16T15:52:56.990+01:00And thank you two for dropping by and for the addi...And thank you two for dropping by and for the additional information! I met a kindred spirit the day I discovered the books your father wrote and felt vindicated that my list of demands that I would like to find in a contemorary mystery weren't so outrageous after all. :) TomCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03415176301265218101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post-36074798315338440532013-03-15T18:41:21.272+01:002013-03-15T18:41:21.272+01:00Herb Resnicow was a polymath, quite a character, w...Herb Resnicow was a polymath, quite a character, who when often asked “how did you know THAT?”, would say: “From reading detective novels.” He loved science, so the mystery writer “genetic” connection he discovered late in life was a special treat. His long-lost cousin was Carolyn Heilbrun a/k/a Amanda Cross. To top this off, her maiden name (from Herb’s uncle) was Gold (though Herb said his protagonist’s name Alexander Gold had another derivation). As Herb’s eldest son Norman (whence Herb’s protagonist’s wife Norma Gold?), I can confirm the family feels thrilled and vindicated by TomCat’s generous and thoughtful festschrift. We always knew Dad was a genius. He did so many things, and so well. Though it didn’t translate into fame or money, he basked in the doing. Thanks TomCat, thanks Dad. Normannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post-67276620568386575802013-03-12T23:33:33.758+01:002013-03-12T23:33:33.758+01:00TomCat, I can't tell you what a delight it was...TomCat, I can't tell you what a delight it was to read this page. I'm Herb Resnicow's youngest daughter, and I'd be delighted to answer any questions I can.Sage Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15834173444070575958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post-74834551157802151542011-12-02T20:19:31.918+01:002011-12-02T20:19:31.918+01:00Monte, you should definitely sample some of his wo...Monte, you should definitely sample some of his work, I recommend starting with either <i>The Dead Room</i> or <i>The Gold Deadline</i>, and he he did wrote more books! <br /><br />There's also a Crossword Puzzle series, starring a sleuth named Giles Sullivan, and a slew of celebrity collaborations, but I have no idea how much these differ from his two main series or how good or bad they are. But that's something for next year.TomCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03415176301265218101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post-45990427977714378012011-12-02T03:45:13.724+01:002011-12-02T03:45:13.724+01:00Thanks for the interesting overview. I might have...Thanks for the interesting overview. I might have to look for one of his books and try it out. Too bad he didn't write more books.Monte Herridgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post-2279114536353906802011-11-29T14:04:40.808+01:002011-11-29T14:04:40.808+01:00A really excellent and detailed post TomCat, congr...A really excellent and detailed post TomCat, congrats. I remember him being quite popular in Italy in the 1980s but I must admit, I was a bit put off by some of his celebrity 'collaborations' - by which I mean the idea of them, not the books, which I did not read. I can;t imagine anyone reading your post and not wanting to dash off and get a Resnicow right away, though you did throw me a bit initially by using the word 'risible', which conversationally I only tend to use in a negative or pejorative sense - but obviously the guy was funny!<br /><br />Thanks again for the great insight and elucidation - it's greatly appreciated.<br /><br />SergioSergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post-40078226028215131292011-11-29T13:29:58.314+01:002011-11-29T13:29:58.314+01:00I've personally kept clear so you can have fir...I've personally kept clear so you can have first crack at them.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844617192737950378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post-45915408565511460632011-11-29T10:12:50.053+01:002011-11-29T10:12:50.053+01:00Thanks, Patrick! I just hope that this will nudge ...Thanks, Patrick! I just hope that this will nudge a few people in the direction of his books.TomCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03415176301265218101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516189026477178777.post-79728938401602115912011-11-28T13:15:45.496+01:002011-11-28T13:15:45.496+01:00An excellent and most intriguing piece! :)An excellent and most intriguing piece! :)Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844617192737950378noreply@blogger.com