Mug Shots by Raynal Pellicer
At the end of the 19th century, Alphonse Bertillon created the first police laboratory for the scientific identification of criminals and developed the anthropometric photo, with which the accused were inventoried by their measurements and physical markings. The mug shot, as it came to be known, was quickly adopted around the globe, and is today an essential police procedure. This revealing collection presents over 250 mug shots of some of the most infamous suspects in modern history, from mafia bosses and cold-blooded killers to enemies of the state and prominent political activists. Accompanying these gripping images is illuminating commentary that puts both the criminals and their crimes in historical context, and reconstructs some of the most dramatic trials of the 20th century.
Raynal Pellicer is a director who has produced many documentaries, films and television shows including series of one hundred short films of people reacting to various art works. He was honored with the 1993 TV Director's Grant in France.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780810996120 |
| ISBN 10 | 081099612X |
| Title | Mug Shots |
| Author | Raynal Pellicer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Abrams |
| Year published | 2010-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 287 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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