089854
Coudersport, Pennsylvania
1997
14×21,5
meki
227
engleski
15,00 EUR
12,00 EUR
Štedite: 3,00 EUR (20%)
Signec by Author. An excellently documented biography by American journalist and publicist Paul W. Heimel, this work stands as one of the most accurate and authentic historical accounts dedicated to Eliot Ness, the legendary fighter against organized crime. The book is the result of exhaustive research, numerous interviews, and multiple revisions of archival material, aimed at demystifying the man behind the myth. In contrast to Hollywood's sensationalist portrayals and exaggerations, Heimel delivers a deep, complex, and objective analysis of Ness's life. Across 26 chronologically structured chapters, the text details his most famous operations: from busting Al Capone's illegal breweries and speakeasies in Chicago under the leadership of the famous 'Untouchables', through dramatic reforms and the fight against police corruption in Cleveland, all the way to his later, lesser-known, and turbulent years marked by personal sacrifices. The book skillfully separates historical fact from fiction, portraying Ness as a symbol of integrity and courage, but also as a real man with all his virtues and flaws. This visually striking paperback edition, featuring a large portrait of the famous agent on the cover, is complete with a foreword and an 'About the Author' note. The greatest value and uniqueness of this specific copy lies in the fact that it contains the authentic, personal signature of the author, Paul W. Heimel, on the title page, making this flawlessly preserved piece of true crime history an exceptionally valuable and unique collector's rarity on the global market.
