EVAN HUNTER (aka ED MCBAIN) DIES AT 78

Evan Hunter died on July 7 of cancer. He was a prolific writer who used many pseudomyms, the most famous being that of "Ed McBain". As Ed McBain he wrote the "87th Precinct" mysteries, a series that started in 1956 and was still going strong today--a new book, Fiddlers, will be released in the Fall. He is also noted for writing The Blackboard Jungle on which the notorious movie, starring Glenn Ford, was based. Some quotes made by Hunter can be found on Brainy Quote. A 2003 interview with Hunter can be found on The Readers Room.

The Elk Grove Village Public Library currently has a tribute display of Evan Hunter's works set up in Adult Services. Blackboard Jungle is available both in the book form and in film form (VHS).