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| Thanks for dropping by my site. I'd like to thank those of you who have left compliments here on this page, it makes all the work worthwhile knowing at least a few people appreciate the finished product, which is not to say that this site is done. Not by a long shot. By the way, I'm Not Mickey Spillane, nor do I represent him, for those of you who aren't sure. nice site!!!! amatha USA - Monday, October 28, 2002 at 18:03:03 (EST) excellent site - greetings from vienna ! georg <gr@tplus.at> austria/europe - Friday, October 18, 2002 at 05:38:48 (EDT) Dear Mike: Thank you for all the wonderful stories, and reason to live and love life. Health, Love, and Music, Billy VerPlanck J. (Billy) VerPlanck <oopapada@aol.com> Clifton, NJ USA - Wednesday, October 02, 2002 at 10:10:19 (EDT) have always been a great fan of Hammer movies and novels. Recently watched I the Jury and Kiss Me Deadly and compared to the crap they're churning out today it's true they don't make them like they used to! john mccormick liverpool, england - Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 13:34:56 (EDT) about 2 years ago i began to explore the world of mike hammer. and i must say, i'm deeply impressed! simply the best of it's kind!! on this side, i've found out that there are movies, even one with spillane playing hammer himselve. does anybody know, if those movies are availible??? greets, ray raymond frei <raymondfrei@gmx.ch> basel, switzerland - Wednesday, September 25, 2002 at 03:36:11 (EDT) Hi rocco, Great site, thank you. As Mickey's biggest fan I would like to invite your guests to check out my site which is my tribute to Mickey. http://groups.msn.com/denispage denis riley <bronchammer@hotmail.com> nottingham, united kingdom - Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at 06:47:13 (EDT) Hi rocco, Great site, thank you. As Mickey's biggest fan I would like to invite your guests to check out my site which is my tribute to Mickey. denis riley <bronchammer@hotmail.com> nottingham, united kingdom - Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at 04:47:47 (EDT) Hi Rocco, Great site,thank you. As Mickey's biggest fan I would like to invite your guests to check out my site which is my tribute to Mickey denis riley <bronchammer@hotmail.com> nottingham, U.K. - Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at 04:41:04 (EDT) I was wondering if I shared my name with anyone famous, well now I know. Micheal Spillane <mp_spillane@hotmail.com> Cork, Ireland - Friday, August 30, 2002 at 09:13:43 (EDT) I grew up in SC, but have been in Florida for many years. Was curious how Mickey Spillane ended up in Murrells Inlet, SC. I know the area well and all the ghost stories, etc. Did the spooky nature of the coastal SC have anything to do with it, or was it just the fishing? I used to go to Pawleys Island every summer in my youth, and am well acquainted with all the local lore, and used to dine at Oliver's Lodge and the Inlet Kitchen. I don't know if it's still around, but the really best place to eat was a local hole in the wall called the Clipper Ship, which may no longer be in business. However, back in 1967 or 1966 I did have an experience with the spirit of Alice at the All Saints Episcopal Church one night. This experience has haunted me to this day. I think Mickey may have been lured by the abundant fishing there, but more importantly whether he knows it or not, anyone who has ever stayed in the area for any length of time gets drawn into the strange spiritual aspect of the SC coast. Any enlightenment would be appreciated. Wish Mickey well; hope he remembers what drew him to the SC coast, especially Murrells Inlet, or hope he can dictate it for someone else to write down. Van Keuren <gigivankeuren@yahoo.com> Sun City Center, FL USA - Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at 17:05:27 (EDT) I grew up in SC, but have been in Florida for many years. Was curious how Mickey Spillane ended up in Murrells Inlet, SC. I know the area well and all the ghost stories, etc. Did the spooky nature of the coastal SC have anything to do with it, or was it just the fishing? I used to go to Pawleys Island every summer in my youth, and am well acquainted with all the local lore, and used to dine at Oliver's Lodge and the Inlet Kitchen. I don't know if it's still around, but the really best place to eat was a local hole in the wall called the Clipper Ship, which may no longer be in business. However, back in 1967 or 1966 I did have an experience with the spirit of Alice at the All Saints Episcopal Church one night. This experience has haunted me to this day. I think Mickey may have been lured by the abundant fishing there, but more importantly whether he knows it or not, anyone who has ever stayed in the area for any length of time gets drawn into the strange spiritual aspect of the SC coast. Any enlightenment would be appreciated. Wish Mickey well; hope he remembers what drew him to the SC coast, especially Murrells Inlet, or hope he can dictate it for someone else to write down. Van Keuren <gigivankeuren@yahoo.com> Sun City Center, FL USA - Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at 17:05:26 (EDT) i'm 25 and did'nt grow with the "heros" of today...i chose the the "heros" of which mickey writes about...awesome stuff!!! these guys are the spine of american culture today..we need to have these charcters more in our readings and movies..with love and admiration from denver! brian dunlap <badbogey@msn.com> denver, co USA - Monday, August 12, 2002 at 11:39:14 (EDT) Cool site! Have a good one. Jay USA - Monday, August 05, 2002 at 13:09:17 (EDT) Great site! Thanks for your efforts! Luca <leftie@libero.it> Vimercate, Italy - Monday, July 15, 2002 at 17:05:37 (EDT) Say, why don't you have a scan of the cover for the 1st paperback edition of I, THE JURY? It's not quite the equal of the second cover (the one shown), but still, it's nice in itself. Also. it's historically important. Nick Sergienko Los Angeles, CA USA - Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 21:04:29 (EDT) Fine site you have here! If ever you contact Mickey, tell him for me that I have re-read his Mike Hammer books (particularly those of the 50's) more times than I can count. This puts him in a very select group since there are very few authors (sorry, Mickey- I meant writers!) whose books I want to re-read, much less CAN re-read! My best wishes to Mickey and tell him to stop dawdling and turn out another book! Nick Sergienko Los Angeles, CA USA - Thursday, June 13, 2002 at 19:24:48 (EDT) Mickey Spillane has been appearing at the 2002 Palm Springs Film Noir Festival with Rhonda Fleming, Jane Russell, Bevery Garland and Ann Savage -- June 7-June 9, 2002. He's having a ball with the ladies! Just returned from Rhonda Fleming's party, where Mickey held court. A true legend! Best Wishes from Palm Springs. Richard G. Palm Springs, CA USA - Saturday, June 08, 2002 at 04:59:47 (EDT) Great Site! Just began the book tape of, THE KILLING MAN. "Hard-boiled" don't begin to cover it!! T. Warden <xxxx_1@msn.com> Springfield, Il USA - Tuesday, June 04, 2002 at 19:48:19 (EDT) Very good webpage you have here, and best greetings to all your visitors. You Are also --> WELCOME <-- To Visit My Webpage as well Have BIG fun... 27 IDX 106 - Odinn Akranes , ICELAND - Monday, June 03, 2002 at 22:16:25 (EDT) Great Site! Congratulation! Webkatalog Hallein, Asutria - Thursday, May 09, 2002 at 17:01:55 (EDT) Thanks for putting this stuff together. doug olsen <dougolsen@sprintmail.com> poulsbo, wa USA - Tuesday, May 07, 2002 at 22:39:06 (EDT) Enjoyed the site. I've always wanted to know more about Mr. Spillane. You might imagine some of the conversations I’ve had with such a well-known name. It’s a great conversation piece. I’ve read a few of the books and look forward to more. Cheers, Mike Hammer <mike@hammerland.com> Plano, TX USA - Monday, May 06, 2002 at 18:27:09 (EDT) This is a good site! I'm really into these old detective stories, being a fan of old time radio. Spillane's probably the best I've read so far, he's much better than Dashiell Hammet. Michael Powell Seattle, WA USA - Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 13:27:22 (EDT) Steve Cenney <srcenney@hotmail.com> Johnstown, PA USA - Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 13:53:10 (EDT) Thanks for your efforts. You have made Spillane real for me. Excellent web site. Howard Lathrop <hlathrop@snet.net> WEstport, CT USA - Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 22:02:10 (EDT) Thank You very much for the time and effort you have placed on the web page. Thanks to the information provided I was able to search for some books with collected novels and look forward towards reading about the Private EYE in New York City. Pedro M. Bracero <Pedro.Bracero@FAA.GOV> Manassas, VA USA - Friday, April 19, 2002 at 15:52:28 (EDT) Greetings, from a real Mike Hammer, to my fictional counterpart and all of the fans of Mickey Spillane/Mike Hammer. Having been born in 1953, the character has been with me all of my life and to answer the question, no, my parents did not name me because of the famous detective! I remember the first TV Mike Hammer on through the Stacy Keach era and I have to say that it has always been fun having this name. Great website, keep up the good work Mike Hammer Mike Hammer <mjhammer@alpineshop.com> St Louis, MO USA - Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 20:22:02 (EDT) Back around 1977 or so I was a uniformed trooper assigned to the Newburgh barrracks and Mickey locked his keys in his car behind the Holiday Inn. I remember helping him out he was dressed all in white and was a very nice man. Being an ex Newburgh cop I had often heard of him and was lead to believe that Mike Hammer was fashioned after a former Newburgh police officer. I once met the manager of a local motel in the city of Newburgh and he told me some stories about mickey and the 45 caliber handgun he wrote in his books. does anyone else recall any similar stories? Robert Murphy <nysp.retlt@verizon.net> New Paltz, NY USA - Monday, April 08, 2002 at 12:56:45 (EDT) P.S. Try Killing Rain, Killing Fire at www.answerpub.com/joseph.hullett. Joseph Hullett <joehullett@aol.com> SJC, CA USA - Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 16:07:42 (EST) Happy Birthday, Mr. Spillane (belated). Thanks for everything you've given us. Joe Joseph Hullett <joehullett@aol.com> San Juan Capistrano, CA USA - Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 16:04:41 (EST) Hi Mickey Spillane rules! His books from the 60s is the best although I wasnt even born then. Ive read almost all of Mickey Spillanes books but the last one Black Alley Ive missed, maybe it wasnt published in Swedish. I ll read it in english instead. Ola Karlsson <erolka10@hotmail.com> Sweden - Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 11:48:51 (EST) There's a scene in "Kiss Me Deadly" where the bad guy opens the box containing radioactive material and it glows all over him and eventually burns down the guy and the house he's in. When I saw "Pulp Fiction" where the two guys (Samuel L. Jackson & John Travolta) open the suitcase and see whatever unknown is in it, it glows all over them, and I wonder if Quentin Tarantino got that scene from "Kiss Me Deadly." If Mickey Spillane wants to act in a movie, there's a part for him in my screenplay "Sister Wraith." Please read more about it at http://hollywoodruff.com and get in touch! (I'm just the lowly author.) Elizabeth N. Stinson <hollywoodruffstar@yahoo.com> Woodruff, SC USA - Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 14:04:15 (EST) I really enjoy your site--very fine job! I've just recently read Mickey's last two Hammer books, "The Killing Man" and "Black Alley" and enjoyed them very much. I also introduced my son to "I, the Jury" and now he's hooked. He's finished "My Gun is Quick" and is almost through "Vengeance is Mine". He wants to read them all in order. Jim Keel <jkeel@kscable.com> Hutchinson, KS USA - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 18:21:37 (EST) Hi ! I'm Fabien and I'm french ! I like Mike Hammer, congratulations to the webmaster. This site is great Fabien France - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 21:24:02 (EST) Great stories. I am rereading them after many years. I never read all Mickeys books, but hope to over the next year or so. Mickeys style can even be seen in Frank Herbert's writting (Dune Series). Lot's of sub plots that are brought together at the end. Same applies to Tom Clancy. Some writters "just got it!" Matt Brockway Lake Elmo, MN USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 17:45:03 (EST) nice site! Uebersetzen Russisch <degzred@gmx.net> Vienna, Austria - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 08:42:14 (EST) I've read Mickey Spillane's "Black Alley" and after that I think that the good old tough guy Mike Hammer is gone. "Black Alley" is really to soft. I still like the old "Mike Hammer"-novels but today I prefer Andrew Vachss because I think that he writes the hardboiled way, which Mickey Spillane does in the old days. But ... I also wait for the next "Mike Hammer"-novel ... Armin Traeger <TraegersCorner@gmx.de> Nuremberg, Bavaria Germany - Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 09:37:52 (EST) I'm taking a grad course: Crime Fiction in Post-War America and I am loving it. I've never read Spillane but grew up watching shows like Magnum PI and of course Stacy Keatch (sic) as Mike Hammer. Anyway, I'm thrilled to see you here, I'm writing my final paper on Spillane, he's a terrific read. Judy Goldschmidt <agoldsch@stny.rr.com> Binghamton, NY USA - Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 09:12:42 (EST) I love the mickey spillane books, just like my dad dose. I hope he makes another book, soon jack Miliier <stness87@hotmail.com> USA - Tuesday, February 05, 2002 at 18:03:17 (EST) It's nice to see Ed Robbins (illustrator of the Mike Hammer comic strip), getting some well deserved attention. This fiercely independent artist illustrated for all the "big boy" publishers during "The Golden Age of Comics", but never received any recognition -- probably because he, like Mike Hammer, never took any B.S. from anyone. Ron Schneider <yankee44@msn.com> New Paltz, NY USA - Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 16:55:56 (EST) its ok, but frank didn't smoke that much... besides that... www.wrldmrine.com spillane <spillane.andrea@skynet.be> USA - Friday, January 25, 2002 at 18:12:32 (EST) Compliment! The pages are very beautiful. I like Spillane's books and this site too. See you Danilo Di Moia <zitter@libero.it> chieti, italy - Monday, January 21, 2002 at 03:50:31 (EST) Mike Hammer Tv Book come out. Love it 1984!!! Joe Herrera Ottawa, il USA - Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 14:23:36 (EST) thanks for a tough, cool website. the mike hammer books are the best p.i. stories ever written. i'm drinking a cold beer in your honor! tom lange USA - Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at 00:13:03 (EST) Brilliant work Roco. The site looks even better than the last time I visited it [ if that is possible ]. I have added you and your ash tray to my list of favourites. Angela - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 23:11:32 (EST) Hello! Visit My site! Juan Devon <supershipfr@hotmail.com> Entertainment, - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 22:47:53 (EST) Wow! Great job guys! John Franco <jonnydevito@msn.net> Entertainment, - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 22:33:35 (EST) Hola de Venesuela! Carola Goma <carolagoma@mexx.com.mx> Computers, - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 22:19:14 (EST) Hi, I like your site. Hope you'll drop by mine too. J.C.Perry <jcperry@canada.com> Personal, - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 22:03:26 (EST) I like what you do. Thanks. John Harvey <johnharvey@tripod.com.ve> Personal, - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 21:47:25 (EST) Hey, Have a Happy New Year! Done Deal <langustus@chat.ru> Personal, - Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 14:58:13 (EST) Happy New Year Everybody! El Barto Guarez <none@none.com> Miscellaneous, - Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 14:41:43 (EST) Hey, thanks for great info! Take it easy... Richard Van Hagen <richardvanhagen_junior@aol.com> Personal, - Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 02:56:14 (EST) Your site is great! Have a good one! Asian Avenue <lisbethg_g@canada.com> Miscellaneous, - Monday, December 31, 2001 at 15:56:07 (EST) Si quieres las tomas y si no las dejas, aunque suelen decir que son comida de viejas. El huevo de chocolate <lolipopadivina@orbita.starmedia.com> Entertainment, - Monday, December 31, 2001 at 15:38:59 (EST) Nice site! Though you need more content. "When a lot of remedies are suggested for a desease, that means it cannot be cured." ....Chekhov Anton Chekhov <antonchekhov@terra.es> Miscellaneous, - Monday, December 31, 2001 at 15:19:49 (EST) Mickey, In the latter years you look just like my grandfather Loren Henry Spillane - He has passed - He would have been 85 in March please send Photo of you now. Love all your books Kelly Ann (Spillane) Ovington kovington20@hotmail.com kelly Spillane <kovington20@hotmail.com> flint, mi USA - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 17:24:41 (EST) Just got on-line this week. Nice to know that people still read and enjoy the best. I started reading Spillane when I was 13, and still enjoy re-reading him at age 54. John Sanderson <jsandersonco@yahoo.com> Lone Tree, co USA - Thursday, December 20, 2001 at 16:44:16 (EST) Just for the record here: The November 17-23 USA issue of TV Guide has an article about Sherri Spillane, Mickey's ex-wife. She once graced many of the covers of his books in scantily dressed, if dressed at all, femme-fatale fashion (eg. "The Erection Set - 1972). Now she's an agent for several semi-famous fringe stars of reality TV shows. In this time of nostalgia for those better days of wine and roses, it's too bad they don't talk much any more. But it was good to read that article and recall those days as well as to be brought up to date. Jim <bablingbruk@voyager.net> Oscoda, MI USA - Friday, November 23, 2001 at 17:03:57 (EST) Nice to see the Mike Hammer novels finally being re-printed in 3-in-1 volumes. Now I only need "The Twisted Thing" to once again complete my collection. I had them all prior to moving to England from Georgia, U.S.A., nearly three years ago. Unfortunately, due to lack of time and space, I was forced to leave them all behind. Surprisingly enough, I have managed to find some of Mickey's books in England that apparently were never published in the U.S.A.! One called "The Flier" and a few others which are collections of his earlier short stories! The only other one of his books that I don't have now is "Tomorrow I Die". I have to say that even here in England, as well as in the U.S.A., that used and second-hand copies (even paperbacks) of Mickey's books are much in demand and are extremely hard to find. It all just attests to his ongoing popularity. Thank you and keep up the great work. Sincerely, Mike Davidson. dmdavidson@talk21.com Mike Davidson <dmdavidson@talk21.com> Bradford, West Yorkshire England - Monday, November 19, 2001 at 05:12:48 (EST) http://www.searchengineworld.com http://www.searchengineworld.com USA - Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 11:56:41 (EST) Es gibt nur gute oder schlechte Geschichten. Die von Spillane sind gut. Jeder sollte das eine oder andere Buch mit Mike Hammer im Schrank stehen haben...I-THE JURY Jens-Uwe Roettger <JURpike@t-online.de> Koeln, Deutschland - Sunday, November 04, 2001 at 03:32:04 (EST) Roco, It's been a couple of years since I checked your site. It was wonderful then, but more so now. I have bought and I am rereading the original Mike Hammer books that are currently being reprinted three at a time. As to covers, I have an original cover of The Snake. That is the only cover other than One Lonely Night that depicts Velda. And I'll have to admit in the 60s as a teenager I bought The Twisted Thing because of the cover. Mickey Spillane's name and a sexy woman on the cover proved to be irrestible. I started my reading of Spillane in the early 50s. I was fortunate enough to buy (but not keep) many of the books with their original covers. I'm in my 50s now, but I still have never found another author that makes me want to turn the page like Mickey Spillane does. Your site does both him and his character justice. Later, Doc Dr. John D. York <pairofdocs@aol.com> McAllen, TX USA - Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 09:43:49 (EDT) Roco, It's been a couple of years since I checked your site. It was wonderful then, but more so now. I have bought and I am rereading the original Mike Hammer books that are currently being reprinted three at a time. As to covers, I have an original cover of The Snake. That is the only cover other than One Lonely Night that depicts Velda. And I'll have to admit in the 60s as a teenager I bought The Twisted Thing because of the cover. Mickey Spillane's name and a sexy woman on the cover proved to be irrestible. I started my reading of Spillane in the early 50s. I was fortunate enough to buy (but not keep) many of the books with thier original covers. I'm in my 50s now, but I still have never found another author that makes me want to turn the page like Mickey Spillane does. Your site does both him and his character justice. Later, Doc Dr. John D. York <pairofdocs@aol.com> McAllen, TX USA - Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 09:42:46 (EDT) A well done site. BTW the NoirAlley link takes you to a porn site with lots of annoying popups. Richard Evans Lee <RichardEvansLee@yahoo.com> Durham , NC USA - Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 06:44:30 (EDT) Geat Site - Great Author! Wayne <wangel@att.net> Murrells Inlet, SC USA - Monday, September 17, 2001 at 13:23:28 (EDT) Almost impossible to get any Spillane books except at second hand sales etc. He's pretty much on the where are they now list in the UK. Brilliant site Alan Keegan <alan.keegan@wifas.co.uk> London, UK - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 08:13:15 (EDT) Great stuff. Excellent graphics. Imaginative and tasty. Stephen Pearce <spearce@interlog.com> Toronto, on canada - Monday, August 20, 2001 at 12:30:43 (EDT) Nice site. Joe F. Rocks! Growth Stock Investor & Market Strategist Joe Ferrazzano USA - Monday, August 13, 2001 at 10:25:01 (EDT) I have a feeling that in fifty years, sociologists and historians are going to be reading Mike Hammer stories to figure out what popular trends were in the 1950's and 1960's. Great stuff and a great site. I would love to see some synopsese of the books though, that would make my day. Again, excellent site. -Charlie Charlie <c.brackett.world@att.net> USA - Sunday, August 12, 2001 at 09:50:37 (EDT) Great site. I have all but 3 of Mickey's books. I first came across these as a child rummaging through a neighbours attic, (I, The Jury) and spent many years obtaining the collection I now have. Most through used book stores. I would never part with any of these great books. My favourites of course the Mike Hammer series. I hope to see Mickey write another book. Keep up the good work with the site. Mike Page <MRPage@sympatico.ca> Fort Erie, Ont Canada - Saturday, August 11, 2001 at 18:14:06 (EDT) I appreciate your thoughtful and correctly reverent website for Man-among-men Mickey Spillane. I already have most of the first editions that I want, or else I wouldn't tell you about the Book Baron in Anaheim, CA which has the largest Spillane collection that I have seen in a used book store in California. I would like to pass along a possibly apocryphal story the owner of the above mentioned store told me. Another book dealer found an immaculate first edition of "I, the Jury" and wanted it signed by MS. Through publishing contacts, the dealer acquired MS's home address and sent the book to his home. Several months later, he received the book back with a .45 caliber hole in it and an unsigned note which said, "I do not autograph books sent to my home." Thought you would like to hear this story. Even if not true, it should be. Michael Popoff <madrussian90640@yahoo.com> Montebello, CA USA - Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 21:07:56 (EDT) |
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