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David Pirie
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1946
David Pirie is a British screenwriter, film producer, film critic, and novelist. As a screenwriter, he is known for his noirish original thrillers, classic adaptations and period gothic pieces. In 1998, he was nominated for a BAFTA for Best Drama Serial for his adaptation of Wilkie Collins's 1859 novel The Woman in White into "The Woman in White". His first book, A Heritage of Horror: The English Gothic Cinema 1946–1972 (1973), was the first book-length survey of the British horror film. He has written several novels, including the Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes trilogy which includes The Patient's Eyes (2002), The Night Calls (2003), and The Dark Water (2006).
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David Pirie is a versatile British author who has excelled as a screenwriter, producer, and journalist.
His literary work masterfully explores the genres of fiction and mystery.
He is widely recognized for his fascination with Sherlock Holmes and the figure of the private investigator.
His novel The Patient's Eyes stands out as one of his most iconic works.
Throughout his career, he has published a total of 16 works that reflect his deep knowledge of horror films.