Ed McBain on writing dialog and keeping a fresh viewpoint

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Writer Evan Hunter aka Ed McBain talks about his 87th Precinct series of novels, bringing a fresh viewpoint, writing dialog, Hemingway. "I find it difficult to write about the city without waxing lyrical." Excerpt from a brilliant interview by Melvyn Bragg, in New York, in 1984. ... Evan Hunter Ed McBain writing dialog mystery 87th precinct city