Bonnie and Clyde by James Buckley Jr
Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to be considered two of the worst figures in history, with the third book in this nonfiction series that focuses on the most despicable historical figures. Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are possibly the most famous and most romanticized criminals in American history. When the police found photos of them posing with guns and goofing around, they became media darlings. However, their fame was short-lived, and their lives would end in a violent police ambush. Because the reality was very different. During their 1930s crime spree, the two young Texans and the rest of their gang lived a vicious life filled with narrow escapes, bungled robberies, injuries, and murders. And they weren't the only gangsters operating at the time. Criminals like Al Capone, Charles Pretty Boy Floyd, and Ma Barker grabbed their own share of headlines, but in the end it was Bonnie and Clyde who really captured the public's imagination. A lot of that was because of Bonnie herself. The cute, blonde criminal was unique at the time. There is no question that their story continues to fascinate writers, musicians, visual artists, and filmmakers. But is that fascination justified? Or are we confusing the movie images with reality and ignoring the ugly truth of their story?
James Buckley, Jr., is the author of more than 20 books on sports, including a half-dozen other baseball books DK Publishing, including Eyewitness Baseball and The Visual Dictionary of Baseball. A sports writer and editor for more than 15 years, he has worked at Sports Illustrated and has contributed dozens of articles on baseball to national publications. A lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox, Buckley is the editorial director of the Shoreline Publishing Group in Santa Barbara, California, where he lives with his wife and two children. Jim Gigliotti is a writer and editor who lives with his wife and two young children in southern California. He has worked for the University of Southern California athletic department, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and NFL Properties. A native of San Francisco, he has fond memories of many chilly nights at Candlestick Park.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781481495486 |
| ISBN 10 | 1481495488 |
| Title | Bonnie and Clyde |
| Author | James Buckley Jr |
| Series | History's Worst |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Aladdin Paperbacks |
| Year published | 2018-04-03 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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