"Paperback Jack" is a carefully-crafted, atmospheric tale that features a strong cast of characters, strained relationships and an unexpected ending. It was controversial stuff in the 1950s, leading to a congressional inquest on the publishing industry's influence on public morality. Hollywood expresses an interest Jacob's life is changed in many different ways.Įstleman's well-researched book focuses on noir fiction - dark, two-fisted, exciting stories that appeal to a wide variety of readers. While he's not fond of the cover art, he meets Phil Scarpetti, the cover illustrator, and a friendship develops. Jack is amazed that it has become a bestseller. It's jumping off of the shelves at drugstores and book shops. Blue Devil Books, a business owned by Robin Elk, an Englishman, has issued it as a new release. He's surprised to learn that his agent sold one of his serials - it's come out as a cheaply priced paperback. In desperation, he steals a typewriter from the window of a local pawnshop. Jacob is writing under a pseudonym, Jack Holly, but not making much money.
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