The Everything Mafia Book: True Life Accounts of Legendary Figures, Infamous Crime Families, and Chilling Events (Everything (Reference)) [Paperback]

James Mannion (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2003 | Series: Everything (Reference)

Are you one of the millions of television and movie viewers who scours the shelves for Mafia movies—both new and old? Do you ever wonder how much of these Hollywood dramas are real? Do they accurately capture this remarkable—and often sordid—world?

The Everything® Mafia Book takes you away from fiction and tabloid and introduces you to the true-life accounts of the major players in the American Mafia. From Al Capone to John Gotti, you’ll learn to separate truth from myth and gain a better understanding of America’s most notorious crime families.

Features colorful information on:

·The Sicilian Mafia
·The Mustache Petes
·The "real" Untouchables
·The mob and politicians
·The five New York "Families"
·Infamous rats

Packed full of real-life photographs and up-to-date gangster information, The Everything® Mafia Book will have you understanding—and speaking—Mob "Slanguage" in no time!

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About the Author

James Mannion is a former publishing professional and the author of The Everything® Great Thinkers Book and The Everything® Philosophy Book. He lives in the Bronx, New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580628648
• ISBN-13: 978-1580628648
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,109,733 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breezy and Informative Overview, March 28, 2003

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Patrice Marud (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Everything Mafia Book: True Life Accounts of Legendary Figures, Infamous Crime Families, and Chilling Events (Everything (Reference)) (Paperback)

I was drawn to this book because of its catchy cover with the crime scene tape. I was pleased that the interior lived up to the alluring cover with its compelling and informative narrative. I especially appreciated the author's whimsical touch in chronicling the colorful history of a bunch of hoodlums. He displayed a delightful sense of humor without glorifying the mob, as some of these books do. If you are looking for a single title to give you a fast overview of the shadowy Mafia, I highly recommend this book. In addition to Mafia history, there are get quirky chapters devoted to the "Leadership Lessons of Don Corleone" and "The Mafia on Television." Overall, the book was an enjoyable, edifying read from cover to cover, without getting lost in the sometimes intricate world of organized crime.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars direct&straight to the point, September 14, 2003

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This review is from: The Everything Mafia Book: True Life Accounts of Legendary Figures, Infamous Crime Families, and Chilling Events (Everything (Reference)) (Paperback)

alot of Books try to paint a certain Picture about the Mafia but this Book just comes at you directly&doesn't miss a beat.you get the 411 on who did what when&where&How.if you are interested on Mafia Culture&whatnot then this is the Book for you.

7 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Everything Mafia Book; not quite everything, December 31, 2003

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Aaron Smith (Buffalo, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Everything Mafia Book: True Life Accounts of Legendary Figures, Infamous Crime Families, and Chilling Events (Everything (Reference)) (Paperback)

This book is an excellent peripheral examination of organized crime from its beginnings to its current state.

For beginiers, this book will teach lessons and stories about the tentacles of organized crime and explain the overall themes and issues.

For mafia experts, this book is nothing more than a regurgitation of issues and theories lacking the supporting facts and details of heavy investigation.