Columbophile book ‘The Columbo Companion’ out now!
47My heart sings with joy to announce that The Columbo Companion 1968-78 is now available to order – slightly ahead of projected schedule! Here’s how you can get your copy…
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Columbophile book to be released in September!
77I’m over the moon to announce that a Columbo book of my very own will be published next month! Here’s the inside line on this globally significant event…
The Columbo books you might have missed
29Being the 50th anniversary of Columbo’s first season airing, 2021 was a pleasingly big year for new books about our favourite Lieutenant. Here are a few titles you might have missed…
Coming soon: the 100 greatest Columbo moments of the 70s
67Here’s some news that is guaranteed to make the hearts of Columbo fans SING: a panel of experts and enthusiasts have got their heads together to compile a (reasonably) definitive list of the Lieutenant’s greatest moments from his classic era.
A hypothetical Columbo reboot: how might it work?
135We must assume – whether we like it or not – that a Columbo reboot will happen at some point. The show’s too enshrined in popular culture for it to be left untouched forever. Here’s what I consider the most palatable options for a reboot to be.
Columbo Phile 30th anniversary reprint available now!
26Exciting news! Mark Dawidziak’s masterpiece tome The Columbo Phile has been reprinted to mark its 30th anniversary and is available now at a very reasonable price!
12 Christmas gift ideas for Columbo fans
4Yes folks, it really is almost that time of year again when we turn our attentions to Christmas wish lists for ourselves and our nearest and dearest. Here I outline a range of splendid stocking fillers that are simply guaranteed to delight Columbo fans.
Iconic Columbo book to be reissued!
45Great news, fellow Columbo lovers! Hot on the heels of my interview with ace author Mark Dawidziak, I can exclusively reveal that there will be a 30th anniversary reissue of his iconic book, The Columbo Phile, later this year.
The original Columbo Phile: an interview with author Mark Dawidziak
28He may not have appeared in any episodes, but that doesn’t stop Mark Dawidziak from being considered Columbo royalty. Here, the author of the critically acclaimed casebook The Columbo Phile, recalls his experiences of putting the book together as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.
The Columbophile blog: what’s in store?
29Here’s a little sneak preview of some of the Columbo goodies lying in store for readers of the blog – plus some things I need reader assistance with, including talented artists and a 70s’ car enthusiast.
2018: the Columbo year in review
21For a show that ceased producing new episodes more than 15 years ago, there’s still a heck of a lot of Columbo activity going on in the world. Here are some of the talking points you might have missed in 2018…
Read all about it! Columbo doyen pens new tribute for show’s 50th anniversary
9Legendary Columbo commentator Mark Dawidziak, author of The Columbo Phile book, has published a fine tribute to the show to mark its 50th anniversary. Every fan ought to read it!
What were Peter Falk’s favourite Columbo episodes?
87Debating the merits of favourite Columbo episodes with a fellow fan is one of the most enjoyable pastimes ever. But have you ever wondered which episodes Peter Falk liked most? If so, your sleepless nights are at an end!
Christmas stocking fillers for the Columbo fan in your life!
5As it’s already well into November, it’s high time you started making Christmas plans for the Columbo fan in your life – or filling out your own Columbo wishlist if you’re the fan in someone else’s life. Here are some great Columbo gift ideas guaranteed to make hearts sing!
The one book every Columbo fan should own
48if you’re a serious fan of Lieutenant Columbo the one book you absolutely positively have to dig up is Mark Dawidziak’s masterpiece The Columbo Phile. Here’s why it’s essential reading…
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