The new novel dual (Little, Brown) Crime writer George Pelecanos, will be published October 8, Elmore Leonard praised not only - he was a friend, and "always a gentleman." The cause of the Leonard who died Tuesday, was so important "something new in crime fiction - all the characters, antagonists and the role of in-depth," Pelecanos said. Leonard's books - he wrote westerns as crime capers - was funny and thrilling, "will stand the test of time and be read hundreds of years from now." Pelecanos says, andLeonard's read about 50 novels, each of which Pelecanos,, USA Today chose their five favorite is
87-year-old who died on Tuesday, Elmore Leonard, George Pelecanos, novelist and television writer (Wire, Treme), including the following influenced a whole generation of crime writers.
"I think we all started writing in the '90s, which seems to be a generation behind - (Michael) Connelly and (Dennis) Lehane and people like Laura Lippman - we all come together and do a lot A man who can admit we are a little different in style to the idea of our "Pelecanos, 56, told USA Today on Tuesday.
The best short story such as 3:10 to Yuma and Get Shorty shoot 'em gritty crime novels, including the popular Western Leonard, died from complications from a stroke. He disgraced U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens Recent Timothy Olyphant stars as the FX series Justified, which was known for its connection. Leonard's short story Fire in the hole show is based on.
He met the older writer Pelecanos missed the first time. "I was scared., It was like meeting Elvis., But a young man just starting out could not have been more cool."
Leonard Bloomfield Village, Mich., Died at his home "surrounded by her loving family," Michael Morrison, HarperCollins's president and publisher, said in a statement.
"The Elmore's 'no fuss' personalities pay tribute to this great man, in keeping with trying to not think but Elmore was a true legend -. Unbelievably talented, unpretentious, and best friend in the room," Morrison said said.
His editor, David Highfill, vice president and executive editor of publisher William, issued a statement Tuesday: "There, was, and will be an Elmore Leonard said that the tireless American crime fiction Age was the most original. jazz man's voice - always human, often shocking, Funny, gentle, intelligent - Ray Givens, Jack Foley, Chili Palmer and so many other unforgettable characters for future generations through 'll talk to readers I already miss him. "
Leonard was born in 1925 in New Orleans. He was 11 when his family finally settled in the Detroit area, moved frequently. His father worked for General Motors.
He said he's a Detroit newspaper serialization Read all quiet western front when their interest in literature began in the fifth grade. Interviewed by year, the highest Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck and was inspired by Raymond Carver.
Leonard's first novel, bounty hunter, a Western set in southern Arizona, was published in 1953. He wrote more than 40 novels. Honey others room (2007) Mr. Paradise (2004), Hot Kid (2005) and are included. His 2009 novel, Road Dogs, ex-con/career bank robber Jack Foley (1998 film was produced by George Clooney from the eyes of a character from the 1996 novel) was about.
Crime writer George Pelecanos, a friend and admirer of Leonard, he met a young writer missed the first time. "I was nervous," Pelecanos, 56, told USA Today on Tuesday. "It was like meeting Elvis., But a young man just starting out could not have been more cool." Leonard, Pelecanos small crimes that influenced a generation of writers.
Leonard's last novel, published in 2012, Raylan,, early next year I will enter his fifth season on the line presented by Olyphant prominent role.
Leonard Justified executive producer Graham Yost says Raylan with enthusiasm by. The elements shown in the book series.
"I dedicated the book," Leonard Olyphant grace the cover was taken care of for the last year, told USA Today. "They're running with it, and it's great. Could not be more happy."
Raylan, Leonard's books like many, was a best seller. This list began in 1993, but his best performance, USA Today best-selling books list, hit number 37.
Leonard, Mr. Majestyk, starring Charles Bronson's 1974 and 1972 that Kidd was a screen for films, including starring Clint Eastwood.
Leonard did not write the screen adaptation of the acclaimed 1997 film Jackie Brown, Quentin Tarantino, was based on Leonard's novel Rum Punch.
Leonard did not regret selling those rights, even though they always worked in Hollywood was not happy with that. "From the beginning, I was in it for the money, because the movies, maybe, 20 have sold," he said in 2012. "And that's the way to do it."
Worked as an adaptation: The one exception was justified. "It's a good show," he said. "I love the writing., And I'm sometimes surprised. He put on paper with the letter I got better."
On Tuesday, in line with his friends expressed their condolences. Yost, Olyphant and Cast and crew released this statement: "We have to spend with him, and we will miss him when he was blessed by our thoughts are with his family, simple Elmore PS Take it. versions we wrote this statement, but as always, Elmore said: Leave out the parts people are now. "
John Landgraf, FX Networks FX Productions and CEO, Leonard called "a genius and a gentleman, and he will live in our hearts."
When asked the secret of his success, Leonard once "My aim is to please and entertain yourself. Was fun, even if a lot of other readers will be entertained Do not think. "
In 2007 he Elmore Leonard's 10 rules of writing, the advice and common Commentary on the process of writing a 89-page book is published. He said, "Help me in this exhibition is to tell the story, I'm writing a book to help you stay hidden rules of the road is taken." Written
In addition to these rules:
• "Never open a book with weather."
• "You exclamation point to keep in control."
• "'suddenly' or the words' all hell broke loose."
• "Avoid detailed descriptions of characters."
He wrote the book, "My most important rule is that a 10 Abstract: This article looks like, then I rewrite it."
He practiced what preach. In their spare and sharp dialogue novels and best known for bracing realism.
Leonard's was known to his friends as "Dutch." He said that his name Emil between Dutch Leonard, a pitcher with the Washington Senators encouraged by matching, the Dutch name, an alias he needed in high school, said in an interview.
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