A DAY TO REMEMBER BRUCE COOK.Byline: - Daily News The literary legacy of former Daily News book editor Bruce Cook Bruce Alexander Cook (1932-2003), American author, best known for his mystery series (under the pseudonym Bruce Alexander) about the blind magistrate Sir John Fielding. will be celebrated at Dutton's Books starting at 6 p.m. Dec. 4. Cook, who died last year at the age of 71, was the author of more than 20 books of fiction and nonfiction, including 10 Sir John Fielding This article is about the London magistrate. For the soldier, see John Williams (VC). Sir John Fielding (1721 – 4 September 1780) was a notable English magistrate and social reformer of the 18th century. historical mysteries (written under the pseudonym pseudonym (s  `dənĭm) [Gr.,=false name], name assumed, particularly by writers, to conceal identity. A writer's pseudonym is also referred to as a nom de plume (pen name). Bruce Alexander This article is about the English actor. For the American mystery writer, see Bruce Cook.Bruce Alexander is an English actor, perhaps most famous for his portrayal of Superintendent Mullet in the ITV television series A Touch of Frost ) and four Chico Cervantes detective mysteries. His nonfiction books include ``The Beat Generation,'' ``Listen to the Blues'' and ``Dalton Trumbo.'' Cook's final novel, ``Young Will,'' has recently been published, and the eminent critic and scholar Harold Bloom calls it ``an elegantly composed and deeply informed depiction of Shakespeare.'' The event, which will run until 9 p.m., includes readings, contest and refreshments. Dutton's Books is at 5146 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Valley Village. For information, call (818) 769-3866. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: COOK |
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