Goodfellas.
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The Bloomsbury Film Classics, The Original Novel series presents books from a number of films from the last 40 years that have been considered to have shown great cinematic merit.
Nicholas Pileggi Books
February 22, 1933
Nicholas Pileggi is renowned for his deep fascination with the Mafia, which formed the bedrock of his literary endeavors. His work is characterized by a journalist's keen eye for detail and an incisive look into the underworld. Through compelling narratives, he unveils the complexities of criminal life and its societal impact. The author's style is direct and factual, offering readers a glimpse into worlds typically kept hidden.
From the author of the best-selling Mafia exposé, Wiseguy, comes this inside story of the billion-dollar gambling industry and the secretive, dangerous men who run it. At the heart of this true tale of love, revenge, and murder Mafia-style are some of the most memorable characters in mob lore: Lefty, the brains of the mob's Vegas casinos; Tony Spilotro, the mob's muscle; and Geri, Lefty's adulterous show-girl wife.
"As far back as I can remember, I've always wanted to be a gangster." Henry Hill grew up in the midst of New York City's criminal underworld, finally achieving the coveted status of "wiseguy." But in 1980, he made the decision to exchange his knowledge for a new identity. "GoodFellas," Hill's own account of crude hierarchies, casual murders, and collaboration with the Feds (as a member of the Witness Protection Program) was adapted for the screen by Martin Scorsese and Nicholas Pileggi--and is now seen as a contemporary classic. The film drew rave reviews everywhere upon its theatrical release in 1990, and was nominated for Oscars in both the Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay categories. This book also offers an introduction by David Thompson, the noted film critic and co-editor of "Scorsese on Scorsese."
Lebowski Crime Classic: Casino
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
From the author of the best-selling Mafia exposé, Wiseguy , comes this inside story of the billion-dollar gambling industry and the secretive, dangerous men who run it. At the heart of this true tale of love, revenge, and murder Mafia-style are some of the most memorable characters in mob lore: Lefty, the brains of the mob's Vegas casinos; Tony Spilotro, the mob's muscle; and Geri, Lefty's adulterous show-girl wife.
Je to mistrně vylíčený příběh o lásce, manželství, podvodech, vraždě a pomstě uprostřed mafie. Je to příběh z prostredí heren a kasín, kde se otáčejí miliardy dolarů, a vypráví o tom, jak mafie ztratila moc nad hráčským průmyslem.
