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Jack the Ripper: His Life and Crimes in Popular Entertainment [Hardcover]

Gary Coville (Author), Patrick Lucanio (Author)

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Publication Date: July 1999 | ISBN-10: 078640616X | ISBN-13: 978-0786406166

The identity of Jack the Ripper has consumed public curiosity since he first tormented the East End of London in 1888. Numerous theories have been offered as to the Ripper's identity, but a definitive answer has always been elusive. He remains in the shadows where, it seems, only imaginative literature has been able to elucidate his meaning to the modern world. This work surveys the literary, film, television, and radio treatments of Jack the Ripper and his crimes. The works of fiction are thoroughly analyzed, as are the major nonfiction works that have offered various theories about the Ripper's identity. Works whose narratives are obviously inspired by Jack the Ripper and his crimes are also discussed. Many of the works reviewed herein became available only after extensive searches of television and radio logs, studio release schedules, newspaper and magazine reviews, and numerous bibliographies.

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"Recommended" --Public Library Quarterly

"The text is closely and logically argued, well-presented and offers a comprehensive view of impact of these murders on society and its literature...an excellent index" --Reference Reviews

"Examines the treatment of the Victorian murderer on screen, radio, and television" --Classic Images --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Reference librarian Gary Coville, Dallas, Oregon, and college professor Patrick Lucanio, Springfield, Oregon, have collaborated to write numerous articles on television and radio history.

Product Details

Hardcover: 200 pages
Publisher: Mcfarland & Co Inc Pub (July 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 078640616X
ISBN-13: 978-0786406166
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,561,624 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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