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