The Mafia Encyclopedia, Third Edition Paperback – June 1, 2005

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. :)

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. Amazon 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.

Covers a lot of ground. You get something on the vast majority of the top guys over the years. The only negative would be depth for most of the entries. Only the most well known have any kind of depth. Good one for your library. Recommended.

Dope book!

My boyfriend had been wanting this book. I haven’t read it but my boyfriend loves it.

Want more a lot of information should had went into more details hopefully we get a updated one real soon

Excellent book. It is paperback. It is just like my other encyclopedia except the information is specialized. It is full of great information and a few pictures as well. I bought this for my husband who loves it. I use it as reference when doing some family research.

Perfect for a gift. Dad is a mafia junkie and loves it.

Delivered on time. Gave it as a gift

Very efficient service.It was a secret santa present for an employee after a trip to Italy.He is actually reading it!

When I recieved copy there was text missing on every page due to part of the book chopped of at the bottom. Not happy

Absolutely great buy, amazing quality, heavy paperback that is more than worth the money i paid for it, well done to Amazon for having it in stock..

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