Reveals for the first time Chicago's lesser known gangsters, from the author of }American Gangster{, the source for Ridley Scott's film of the same name. John 'Mushmouth' Johnson, Jeff Fort and Larry Hoover were African American gangsters every bit as powerful as the likes of Al…
Traces the key figures in Chicago's underworld from the early twentieth century to 2003, describing their pivotal roles in organized crime and gangs, their typically brutal methods, and their powerful personalities.
The Violent Years, a follow-up to author Paul Kavieff's best-selling book, The Purple Gang (Barricade, 2013, available from Turnaround), is the story of Prohibition-era Detroit, a place of tremendous wealth and brutal violence. It delves deeper than ever into the Prohibition-Era…
Drawing on photographs and personal remembrances, Rod Serling's widow, Carol, gives commentary on some of the series' most memorable episodes. Veteran film historian Douglas Brode gives in-depth descriptions of these episodes and why they were so resonant with viewers.
Having recently celebrated its fiftieth anniversary, "The Twilight Zone" remains one of the most popular television shows ever. Filled with photographs and personal rememberances, Rod Serling's widow, Carol, comments on some of the series' most memorable episodes. Veteran film h…