The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers by Harold Schechter, David Everitt
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- Pub. Date: July 2006
- 352pp
- Sales Rank: 18,404
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: July 2006
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
- Format: Paperback, 352pp
- Sales Rank: 18,404
- ISBN-13: 9781416521747
- ISBN: 1416521747
- Edition Description: REV
Synopsis
Bestselling true-crime writer Harold Schechter, a leading authority on serial killers, and coauthor David Everitt offer a guided tour through the bizarre and blood-chilling world of serial murder. Through hundreds of detailed entries that span the entire spectrum — the shocking crimes, the infamous perpetrators, and much more — they examine all angles of a gruesome cultural phenomenon that grips our imagination.
From Art (both by and about serial killers) to Zeitgeist (how killers past and present embody their times)...from Groupies (even the most sadistic killer can claim devoted fans) to Marriage (the perfect domestic disguise for demented killers)...from Homebodies (psychos who slay in the comfort of their homes) to Plumbing (how clogged drains have undone the most discreet killer), THE A TO Z ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SERIAL KILLERS is the ultimate reference for anyone compelled by the personalities and pathologies behind the most disturbing of crimes.
Biography
Harold Schechter is a professor of American literature and culture. Renowned for his true-crime writing, he is the author of the nonfiction books Fatal, Fiend, Bestial, Deviant, Deranged, Depraved, and, with David Everitt, The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers. He is also the author of Nevermore and The Hum Bug, the acclaimed historical novels featuring Edgar Allan Poe. He lives in New York State.
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one of my favorite booksby johncat2112
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June 15, 2009: This was the first book i bought on this subject. I still have the older copy but the front and back covers are missing, i did buy the newer version of it it's such a classic read. Harold schechter is my favorite writer on true crime. Buy this book it will give you a lifetime of enjoyment on this subject.
the thrilling bookby Anonymous
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March 02, 2009: this book is thrilling!!!!!! It tells you what happened to these people and what what they did !!! i encourge you to look at this book . It may hhave very few gory details but can be interesting and educational.
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