The Nero Wolfe Companion

"Mark Slade is obviously a fan of the series, and that love bleeds onto every single page. This is the definitive book on Media adaptations of Nero Wolfe. I love it, and so will you!"

-Andrew J. Rausch, Author of The Films of Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro,

Conversations on Quentin Tarantino, Accidental Genius: an Oral History of The Room.



"Mark Slade's comprehensive guide explores the rich history and legacy of Rex Stout's legendary detective, Nero Wolfe, and his witty assistant, Archie Goodwin, across literature, radio, film, television, and comics. Featuring interviews with key creators and actors and rare visuals, this book is a treasure trove for fans and newcomers alike. Whether you're revisiting the Brownstone or uncovering its secrets for the first time, The Nero Wolfe Companion is your ultimate ticket to Wolfe's world."

-Jared Stearns, author (Pure: The Sexual Revolutions of Marilyn Chambers)



"My boss is the smartest and the stubbornest, the fattest and the laziest, the cleverest and the craziest, the most extravagant detective in the world -"

Archie Goodwin

-From the New Adventures of Nero Wolfe radio drama



The Nero Wolfe companion is a compendium of Media Adaptations of Rex Stout's character and books that, includes an Introduction by Brian R. Sheridan, Foreword by Richard s. Greene, commentary on the films, a partial bibliography, book covers, partial Radio scripts, commentary on filmography, TV series, comic strip, Radio shows, examples of the A&E TV series scripts, interviews with Rex Stout, Producer Michael Jaffe, screenwriters Lee Goldberg, Sharon E. Doyle, Actors Timothy Hutton, Lee Horsely, Maury Chakyn, and more!