Evan Hunter: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Ed McBain • Richard Marsten • Salvatore Albert Lombino • Curt Cannon • Ezra Hannon • Hunt Collins
Born	October 15, 1926 • New York City • New York
Died	July 6, 2005 (aged 78) • Connecticut
Notable Works	“The Blackboard Jungle”

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