The Mafia Encyclopedia, Third Edition

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Organized crime is the greatest criminal phenomenon of our time. From Al Capone, who boldly claimed his bootlegging activities were a public service, to John Gotti, the "Teflon don" who died in prison, these criminals have garnered headlines and captured the public imagination with their flamboyant lifestyles and colorful attitudes. Immortalized in books, movies, and popular television shows like The Godfather and The Sopranos , these gangsters, godfathers, hitmen, and dons have taken their place in criminal mythology, but the reality of their underworld endeavors is something entirely different. In The Mafia Encyclopedia, Third Edition , Carl Sifakis once again provides a fascinating survey of the mob's most influential perpetrators and personalities, including their hangouts and hideaways, their plays for power, their schemes and crimes, and their unique culture and jargon. More than 100 illustrations, nearly 500 entries, and a chronology demystify the Mafia and provide an unflinching look at the brutal, sin-laden, and bizarre culture and characters of organized crime. More than 50 new entries include: Chinese Mafia Construction rackets Death penalty for godfathers "FBI badfellas" Peter Gotti Hells Angels "Lovefellas" Joseph C. Massino Prison gangs and the Mafia Russian Mafia Stock geniuses Yakuza. Review: Everything You Want to Know about Organized Crime - The Mafia Encyclopedia offers an unflinching survey of the mob's most influential personalities; their power struggles, crimes, and rackets; and their unique culture and jargon. Completely updated to cover the five main families, the history of the Mafia, recent cases, international and associated crime groups, and Mafia customs and practices, this essential reference contains more than 500 entries, more than 100 photographs, and an all-new time line of Mafia history. In this Encyclopedia you'll find information about all the famous and legendary gangsters: Capone, Luciano, Lansky, Siegel, Cohen, Costello, Anastasia, Gigante, Gotti, Genovese, Lucchese, Giancana, Trafficante, Scarfo, Schultz, Marcello, Gambino, Bonanno, Dalitz, Castellano, Adonis and more. All the big names are there, and you'll find all the information you need to know about all of them. You'll also find information about gangsters that most people won't recognize: Roger Touhy (a bootleg kingpin), Steven Franse (mobster from the 30's), Sam "Golf Bag" Hunt (one of Capone's gunmen), Ciro Terranova (Mob leader from the early 1900'S), and many, many more. I have discovered a lot of interesting characters, a lot of fascinating personalities while I was reading this book. A lot of the entries are also about famous events linked to the Mob, Movies, Gangs, Mafia vocabulary, and a lot, lot, lot more. Do I need to say more ?! If, like me, you buy a lot of books about Organized Crime, True Crime, History or Serial Killers, then you must add this Encyclopedia to your library. This book is amazing, full of fascinating and captivating information, full of fascinating characters, and it's just a wonderful book to read. This is THE book to buy if you want to know everything about Organized Crime. :) Review: Wonderful Book for Crime/Mob Enthusiasts - I purchased the soft cover version of this book several years ago and lost it in a storage auction. I purchased it because I've been a mob fanatic since I was a child and have followed all of the old and new Gangster movies, chronicles and T.V. shows. I was also writing a screenplay and needed this encyclopedia to help with my research. desertcart and it's wonderful "We think you might like this" based on my past searches recommended MY BOOK! I hadn't thought about this book since I lost it and it brought me a whole new level of joy to see that it was still in print! I couldn't afford the brand new soft cover, but I was thrilled that a "gently used" hard cover was available. It arrived in excellent condition. A little discoloration from age but that wasn't an issue at all. I'm so happy with my purchase.