The Hard-Boiled Apple

Uncover clues to the story of New York City crime fiction from dime novels to pulp magazines to drugstore paperbacks and current best-sellers. This large-format map pinpoints 55 places authors lived and worked, and the scenes of the crime, from the dark beginnings of the genre to the gritty present. David Goodis'' poisoned streets and alleys; Richard Price''s combat zone Lower East Side; The outer borough noir of William Boyle; Patricia Highsmith''s shirtmaker of choice; The 19th-century city of Caleb Carr. In addition to the map, The Hardboiled Apple comes in its own die-cut folder with a handy notepad that''s ideal for sleuthing.