John Dunning
John Dunning was an American writer of detective fiction and non-fiction, known for his reference books on old-time radio and his mystery series featuring Denver bookseller and ex-policeman Cliff Janeway. He owned the Old Algonquin Bookstore in Denver for many years and was an expert on rare and collectible books. Dunning also hosted a weekly radio show in Denver featuring old-time radio programs.
Awards
['Nero Award for Booked to Die (1993)', 'Dilys Award for Booked to Die (1993)', 'Edgar Allan Poe Award nomination for Looking for Ginger North (1981)', 'Edgar Allan Poe Award nomination for Deadline (1982)', 'Anthony Award nomination for Booked to Die (1993)', "Edgar Award nomination for The Bookman's Wake (1996)", 'Macavity Award nomination for Booked to Die (1993)', "Macavity Award nomination for The Bookman's Wake (1996)"]
Notable Works
['Booked to Die', "The Bookman's Wake", "The Bookman's Promise", 'The Sign of the Book', "The Bookwoman's Last Fling", 'Tune in Yesterday: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio, 1925–1976', 'On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio']
