Noircon 2008: The Official Podcast Day 2: George Lippard and Philly Noir

Philadelphia noir is the focus of two panels at Noircon 2008. The first
panel presents the historical moment, cultural milieu and writings of
the 19th century Philly writer George Lippard. Ed Petit and Robert
Polito make a compelling case to consider Lippard an important
proto-noir author, an author whose writings look back towards 1798's
gothic novel WIELAND and forward towards 20th century hardboiled. The
second panel addresses the issue of Philly noir through a discussion
among noir and crime writers currently living and working in
Philadelphia. Clute and Edwards talk more with Philly authors William
Lashner and Jon McGoran (D.H. Dublin) about what is Philadelphia noir
and how does Philadelphia figure as one of the great American noir
cities. For more information about  Noircon, visit the official
conference website at www.noircon.com. For more information about the
hard-boiled podcasts of Clute and Edwards, visit www.noircast.net