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# Read ^ The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers (Pocket Books True Crime) by Harold Schechter ✓ eBook or Kindle ePUB. The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers (Pocket Books True Crime) Deborah K. Dobbins said Profile of a "disorganized" book .. The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers, is not an A-Z guide to the killers as the title implies.There are no indexes or chapter guides to look up specific killers. Instead it has sections A through Z that list places and things. One would think that the individual killers would be listed under the respective letters such as Ted Bundy in the T section or in the B's under Bundy,Ted. This book rather lists (for example) in section "A"
| Title | : | The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers (Pocket Books True Crime) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.48 (905 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0671020749 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-28 |
| Language | : | English |
Serial killers have never enjoyed a firmer grip on the nation's imagination. A steady stream of horrific crimes have made serial murder a subject of both tabloid attention and serious study. With hundreds of entries spanning the entire spectrum of serial murder, this comprehensive resource examines these shocking crimes, and their infamous practicioners, from every angle.
--Fiona Webster. The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers is a lighthearted but reasonably tasteful collection of information about serial killers, by a respected historian of crime (Harold Schechter) and the author of Human Monsters (David Everitt). The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers is cross-indexed, with numerous black-and-white illustrations. It includes individual entries devoted to the most famous killers from all over the world, and amusing sections devoted to such topics as black widows, bluebeards, killer couples, Lustmord, Nazi buffs, power tools, pyromania, and trophies. There are also useful tips for further ventures into art, movies, books, zines, music, and tourist attractions devoted to serial killers
Deborah K. Dobbins said Profile of a "disorganized" book .. The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers, is not an A-Z guide to the killers as the title implies.There are no indexes or chapter guides to look up specific killers. Instead it has sections A through Z that list places and things. One would think that the individual killers would be listed under the respective letters such as Ted Bundy in the T section or in the B's under Bundy,Ted. This book rather lists (for example) in section "A" Alligators and then giv. Five Stars Great book, Highly detailed information on some of the most notorious Serial Killers.. "A good reference for authors." according to Douglas H. Haden. The book, despite its graphic style, is readable and is useful for authors. It is, as its name indicates, structured more for reference than reading (though it can be read straight through-I did). There is an appendix on Cunanan and the Versace slaying. I continue to use it for reference data.
He lives in New York State. 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
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