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Authors, Editors and Artists Sexton Blake was created by Harry Blyth, under the pen name 'Hal Meredeth'. He only penned a handful of Blake stories but, even before his untimely death, others had adopted his fictional detective. Over the ensuing eighty years or so, more than two hundred authors wrote Blake tales. Some, such as Michael Storm, remain mysterious to this day. Others, like John Creasey, Michael Moorcock and Jack Trevor Story, became extremely well known. The character was also supported by a number of dedicated editors (H. W. Twyman and W. Howard Baker to name but two) and artists (foremost among them being Eric Parker). Meet them here: |
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I Meet Mrs Teed by W. O. G. Lofts from Collectors' Digest Vol.22 Issue 258, June 1968 One of the greatest Blake scholars recounts his meeting with the wife of G. H. Teed, one of the greatest Blake authors. Read >> |
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William Murray Graydon by W. O. G. Lofts from Collectors' Digest Vol.22 Issue 263, November 1968 William Murray Graydon was one of the most prolific of the early Sexton Blake authors and can be credited with the creation of Mrs. Bardell and Pedro. Read >> |
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R. M. Graydon: Before the Criminals' Confederation by Derek Hinrich Blakiana 2005 Robert Murray Graydon, son of William Murray Graydon, is best known for his Criminals' Confederation series. But what of his earlier tales? Read >> |
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The Eric Parker Story by W. O. G. Lofts from Collectors' Digest Vol.37 Issues 437 to 440, 1983 A great many artists illustrated the Sexton Blake stories but if there is a definitive image of the great detective, then it is that created by Eric Parker. Read >> |
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H. W. Twyman — Your Editor: Union Jack by W. O. G. Lofts from Collectors' Digest Vol.11 Issues 119 to 440, 1956 Throughout his Golden Age, when Sexton Blake was at the height of his popularity, one man held the reins: H. W. Twyman, Editor of the Union Jack. Read >> |
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Rex Hardinge — Author and Explorer by Josie Packman from Collectors' Digest Vol.24, issue 288, December 1970 Rex Hardinge was a very well-travelled man who used his knowledge of the world, particularly of Africa, to add authenticity to his excellent Blake tales. Read >> |
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Author Autographs compiled by Mark Hodder Blakiana 2006 A selection of autographed pages from various Sexton Blake authors, editors and artists. Read >> |
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Photographs and Portraits compiled by Mark Hodder Blakiana 2006 A collection of illustrations and photographs of various Sexton Blake authors, editors and artists. Read >> |
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Correspondence: Martin Thomas versus Blakiana compiled by Mark Hodder (PDF file) Blakiana 2006 In 1960, during Sexton Blake’s controversial ‘New Order’ era, Blake author Martin Thomas launched a scathing attack on the Blakiana section of Collectors’ Digest. Read >> |
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Letter: Rex Dolphin to Eric Fayne compiled by Mark Hodder (PDF file) Blakiana 2006 A letter written in 1960 from Sexton Blake author Rex Dolphin to The Collectors' Digest's Eric Fayne. Read >> |
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Letter: From Arthur Maclean compiled by Mark Hodder (PDF file) Blakiana 2006 In this 1959 letter, Blake author Athur Maclean describes the difficulties he faced when rewriting stories for the Sexton Blake Library. Read >> |
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Letter: Rex Hardinge On His Secret Service Days compiled by Mark Hodder (PDF file) Blakiana 2006 In this letter to his parents (circa 1956), Rex Hardinge gives a rare insight into the years he spent working for the secret service. Read >> |
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Letter: The Woes of Rex Hardinge compiled by Mark Hodder (PDF file) Blakiana 2006 By 1964 the Sexton Blake Library had undergone an extreme change and author Rex Hardinge found himself left out in the cold, as he explains in this letter. Read >> |