Spillane: King of Pulp Fiction.

The article focuses on *Spillane: King of Pulp Fiction*, a biography of crime writer Mickey Spillane by Max Allan Collins and James L. Traylor. The book employs a casual, rapid-fire narrative style reflecting Spillane’s own pulp fiction approach and emphasizes his creative output—novels, comics, radio, and film—over strict chronological detail. It includes extensive supplementary materials such as a timeline, an unfinished autobiography by Spillane, and comprehensive listings of his works and adaptations. The biography highlights Spillane’s identification with his iconic character Mike Hammer, his entrepreneurial drive, and his multifaceted career as writer, actor, and performer, situating him as a significant figure in mid-20th-century popular culture.