Reviews for Femme Noir: Bad Girls of Film

The Big Reel:
“Well-researched . . . brilliant, first-rate examination.”

Chicago Sun-Times:
“A satisfying combination of reference book and celebrity scandal sheet.”

Femme Fatales:
“An invaluable reference work . . . a MUST for your home library.”

Past Times:
“One of the better books we’ve encountered over the past year.”

Kettering-Oakwood Times:
“Evocative . . . Vastly entertaining and a terrific film reference.”

Library Journal:
“Excellent . . . An essential purchase for all film collections.”

Reviews for Bad Boys: The Actors of Film Noir

Classic Images:
“ Formidable . . . worthwhile and comprehensive . . . Before spending $75, the film noir fan will want to know he’s getting substantial info. The author, an especially good writer, gives noir enthusiasts what they want. . . Worth the price? You bet.”

Booklist:
“The engaging and meaty discussions of the actors guarantee this work a wide audience.”

Past Times:
“The depth of research is impressive. Bad Boys is written in a highly engaging style that held my interest throughout the reading. I only wish other genres had their actors evaluated as well.”

ARBA:
“This is a very well-researched and well-written companion study to Hannsberry’s earlier volume that is likewise both entertaining and informative.”

Choice:
“This enjoyable reference work will be welcomed by the film fan as well as the researcher.”

The Blackboard Website:
“Bad Boys is not only one of the top film books of the year; it’s one of the best books on the subject of film noir straight away!”