American Murder

Criminals, Crime and the Media

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

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Mass murderers, spree killers, outlaws - if they're notorious enough, Hollywood loves to turn them into folk heroes or vicious monsters. Separate fact from fiction with American Murder: Criminals, Crime, and the Media. You'll learn the details behind the nation's most notorious criminals and can compare the movie legends to the real crimes. You'll learn why some (Bonnie & Clyde, Jesse James) were transformed into popular heroes while others (Charles Manson) become incarnations of pure evil. With 300 cases,find out the truth behind America's most infamous.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2008-03-20
Mått185 x 235 x 24 mm
Vikt902 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor426
FörlagVisible Ink Press
ISBN9781578591916

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"There is much to praise. ... an excellent resource, and is recommended." American Reference Books"There are many true-crime compilations from which to choose, but a stronger focus on movies and how they have altered the legends may make this [book] worth purchasing. It's likely to be a hit ." Library Journal"Written in an informal style . . . this "encyclopedia" offers a rogue's gallery of famous US killings, killers, and other scoundrels." Book News"Shaping Public Perception. Mayo's breezy and often-irreverent style sheds some fascinating light on events about which we think we know, and subjects ranging from outlaws and mobsters to serial killers. Despite its grim subject matter, it's a fun read." The Roanoke Times