Mob Life: The Private World of Capone, Lansky, Gotti & Castellano explores the people behind some of the most recognizable names in American organized-crime history.
Go beyond the headlines and discover the personalities, ambitions, relationships, lifestyles and private worlds that shaped their stories.
History remembers the names.
Mob Life looks closer at the men themselves.
Through stories, personal details and fascinating discoveries, the book explores what made Al Capone, Meyer Lansky. John Gotti and Paul Castellano such enduring figures in American history.
The history of organized crime is often told through arrests, rivalries and investigations. Mob Life takes a more personal route.
It examines the details that reveal another side of these famous figures-from their habits and personalities to their relationships, ambitions, businesses and lifestyles.
Discover the people behind the public image.
Explore habits, interests, preferences and everyday details.
Learn about the businesses, familles and organizations surrounding these influential figures.
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The most famous gangster of all time. Bootlegger. Businessman. Public Enemy #1.
The Mob's accountant and strategic mastermind behind some of the largest criminal enterprises.
The Teflon Don. Rising to power in the Gambino family and becoming the most famous boss.
The underboss who became boss. A quiet strategist with a powerful reign.
John Gotti became one of the most recognizable figures associated with the American mob.
But beyond the headlines was a personality known for his distinctive style, confidence and carefully cultivated public image.
Mob Life explores the details that help reveal the person behind the legend.
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