Otto Penzler on Crime Fiction, Great Writers, and a Life in Publishing

Presented by: Otto Penzler

Legendary editor Otto Penzler reflects on his remarkable career in mystery publishing, sharing stories from his work with top authors, his passion for the genre, and the ways crime fiction continues to evolve.

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