Mark Jacobson
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
The account of a Harlem drug kingpin-the basis for the Ridley Scott film starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.
In the 1970s, Frank Lucas was the king of the Harlem drug trade, bringing in over a million dollars a day. So many heroin addicts were buying from him on 116th Street that he claimed the Transit Authority changed the bus routes to avoid them. He lived a glamorous life, hobnobbing with athletes, musicians, and politicians, but Lucas...
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
357 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Few growing up in the aftermath of World War II will ever forget the horrifying reports that Nazi concentration camp doctors had removed the skin of prisoners to makes common, everyday lampshades. In The Lampshade, bestselling journalist Mark Jacobson tells the story of how he came into possession of one of these awful objects, and of his search to establish the origin, and larger meaning, of what can only be described as an icon of terror"--P. [2]...
Language
English
Formats
Description
Frank Lucas is the number one importer of heroin in Harlem. His product is superior to what is currently available on the street and his prices are lower. Richie Roberts is a dedicated police officer who heads up a joint narcotics task force and is determined to bring down Lucas' drug empire. Based on a true story.
4) Love ranch
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (117 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Grace and Charlie make a fine couple. She provides the mind behind their schemes, while his work as a gangster allows the swindles to be carried out. But a new scam involving a handsome boxer threatens both their plan and their two-decade marriage.