Chester Himes Writer

Chester Bomar Himes (July 29, 1909 – November 12, 1984) was an American writer. His works include If He Hollers Let Him Go and a series of Harlem Detective novels. In 1958 he won France's Grand Prix de Littérature Policière.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Himes Chester Bomar (full name)
Pseudonym	Chester Himes
Birth date	July 29, 1909
Birth name	Chester Bomar Himes
Birth place	Missouri , Jefferson City Missouri , United States
Nationality	United States
Date of death	November 12, 1984
Place of death	Spain , Moraira