Capone: The Life and Times of Al Capone FROM THE PUBLISHER
"As complete a dossier on the life and times of Capone as is conceivable.... fascinating." New York Times Book Review
Here is the ultimate biography of the most brutal, flamboyant gangster of all time-Al Capone. From his violent childhood to his notorious St. Valentine's Day massacre to his eventual control of Chicago, here is the inside scoop on "Snorky" aka "Scarface" aka "Public Enemy Number One." Capone is a classic in true crime literature.
About the Author: John Kobler's (1910-2000) many books include biographies of John Barrymore, Henry Luce, John Hunter, and Otto Kahn. He wrote for the New Yorker and other magazines, and lived in New York City.