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![]() The mad genius of the softcover novel, Clyde Allson (actually named William Knoles) wrote with all circuits in the "on" postion: clever wit, unbridled imagination, rollicking full-tilt pacing and delightful phrasing of sexual suggestion. Not originally striving to be a writer, Knoles was working as an assistant in the office of the Scott Meredith Literary Agency in the 1961-1962, when he was drafted into submitting fiction manuscripts to Bedside Books and later Greenleaf books -- all of which were met with wild enthusiasm. The level of enthusiasm was such that former Greenleaf story-chief Earl Kemp recalls his fellow editors fighting over who would get first read of the Knoles' submissions. Best known for his James Bondian spy spoof 0008 series written under the "Clyde Allison" pseudonym and issued from various Greenleaf imprints (Ember Library, Candid Reader, Nightstand and Leisure Books) from 1965-1968, Knoles published over 69 novels, as well as short humor pieces in early 1960s men's magazines under the pseudonym "Max Williams." In addition, the "Clyde Allison" pseudonym was sometimes modified to "Clyde Anderson,""Clyde Ames" and "Carter Allen" as well. Highly recommended reading on William Henley Knoles life is Lynn Munroe's elegaic biographical essay reprinted in Earl Kemp's Ezine # EL 7 New titles will be added as they become available. |
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