Evan Hunter Quotes

A collection of quotes by Evan Hunter.

Evan Hunter, born Salvatore Albert Lombino (1926-2005), was an American author and screenwriter best known for his crime and detective novels. He was born and raised in New York City and began his writing career in the 1950s under the name Evan Hunter. Later on, he also used the pseudonyms Ed McBain, Curt Cannon, Ezra Hannon, and Richard Marsten for different genres.

Hunter gained widespread acclaim for his 87th Precinct series, a collection of police procedural novels set in a fictional city inspired by New York. Written under the name Ed McBain, these books became immensely popular, and the series continued for five decades. His storytelling skills and realistic portrayal of police work influenced a generation of crime writers.

In addition to his novels, Evan Hunter wrote several screenplays, including the script for Alfred Hitchcock's film "The Birds" (1963) and "Fuzz" (1972) based on his own 87th Precinct series. He also had success as a playwright with his work "The Blackboard Jungle," which was adapted into a successful film in 1955.

Evan Hunter's contributions to the crime genre earned him numerous awards, including the Grand Master Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Mystery Writers of America. His writing left an indelible mark on detective fiction, and his works continue to be celebrated by readers and fellow authors alike.