Lawrence Block

Lawrence Block (born 1938) is an American writer, novelist and screenwriter.

Also recorded as Chip Harrison; Paul Kavanagh; Lee Duncan; Sheldon Lord.

Lawrence Block in brief

Born
1938
Known for
writer, novelist and screenwriter
Place of birth
Buffalo
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Overview

Also worked under the name Chip Harrison, Paul Kavanagh and Lee Duncan.

Born at Buffalo in 1938.

In detail

Lawrence Block studied at Antioch University, Antioch College and Bennett High School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is detective literature and creative and professional writing. Dashiell Hammett is recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at New York City.

Distinctions recorded are Nero Award, Cartier Diamond Dagger, Edgar Awards and Maltese Falcon Award.

Sources

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    “Lawrence Block”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q505123: Lawrence Block

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