About
Born in 1957, George Pelecanos was a cook, a diver, a bartender and a shoe salesman before writing. Author of more than twenty novels, including King Suckerman, The Double, Red Fury and The Martini Shot, he is also the illustrious director of the cult series The Wire and lives in Silver City, Maryland.
Autobiography for Quais du Polar
I’m a man who likes to work. I’m into books, movies, music, and cars. The Greek from Rock Creek.
Favorite “noir”
: The Burglar, David Goodis
: In a Lonely Place, Nicholas Ray
: David Goodis
: Coney Island Baby, Lou Reed