Rick Francis:
          Since your  query  went  out  over Screen-L, I'll answer it  here
          rather  than personally. I  heard  about  Bill Everson's pre-noir
          noir book during a conversation we  had while he  was down for  a
          meeting of the board for the National Film Registry last year. As
          I  recall,  the  book  was  in  the  "near completion"  phase.  I
          sincerely hope my memory serves correctly and I am not misquoting
          him.  He  has given talks on  the subject at various archives and
          festivals around the country.
          Meanwhile, best of luck with your syllabus and course.
          Brian Taves
          Motion Picture Division, Library of Congress
          202-707-0023
                                 Tavesmail.loc.gov