THE CHICAGO CRIME BOOK.

Hardback. 24 stories of the contract men, kidnappers, stool pigeons, hitters, hustlers and legendary gunmen who earned for Chicago her scarlet reputation as crime capital of America. Features amongst others : Al Capone, Dion O'Banion, Johnny Torrio, Dillinger, Leopold and Loeb - the shocking details of the knifing of comedian Joe E. Lewis - and the gripping account of the event that climaxed the gangster age in Chicago - the St. Valentine's Day massacre. With 28pp. of original photographs of major crimes and criminals from Chicago's photo morgues. 521pp. 8vo. h/back. From the library of true crime writer, Wilfred Gregg, with his personal b/plate. Nr. Vg. in G+ dw. A fairly heavy book which may require additional postage.