Undisclosed Files of the Police: Cases from the Archives of the NYPD from 1831 t

Description: Undisclosed Files of the Police: Cases from the Archives of the NYPD from 1831 to the Present by Bernard Whalen, Philip Messing More than a centurys worth of atrocities culled from the citys police blotter, told through startling, rarely seen images and incisive text written by two NYPD officers and a NYC crime reporter. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the establishment of New Yorks police force in 1845 through the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in 2001 to the present day, this visual history of New York City is a peek behind the police tape at more than 150 years of crime. This 320-page chronological tour covers events that shocked the nation, from arson to gangland murders, robberies, serial killers, bombings, and kidnappings. They include headline-grabbing episodes such as architect Stanford Whites shooting at Madison Square Garden, the Pierre Hotel Robbery of 1972, the bombing of Wall Street in 1920, the 1928 hit on mobster Arnold Rothstein at the Park Sheraton Hotel, and Kitty Genoveses 1964 stabbing, which was witnessed by a dozen bystanders who did not call the police. Lesser-known crimes that changed the way the NYPD pursued criminals are also profiled. Perfect for crime buffs, urban historians, and fans of photography and photojournalism, this riveting collection details New Yorks most startling and unsettling moments through behind-the-scenes stories and more than 500 photographs. Author Biography Bernard J. Whalen is a lieutenant in the NYPD, where he has served for more than 34 years. He has published two books, The NYPDs First Fifty Years and the novel Justifiable Homicide. He lives in New York. Philip Messing has been a journalist who has covered crime and law enforcement for more than 35 years. He is a veteran staff reported for the New York Post and lives in New York. Robert Mladinich is a retired NYPD detective, who has named Cop of the Year in 1985. He has written a number of true crime books, including From the Mouth of the Monster: The Joel Rifkin Story, as well as articles for magazines including Playboy and Details. He is also the writer/editor for Frontline, a publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association. He lives in New York. Review Undisclosed Files of the Police has something for every crime aficionado, from Mafia buffs to those who are captivated by headline grabbing trials. Anthony M. DeStefano, Newsday" Long Description From the establishment of New Yorks police force in 1845 through the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in 2001 to the present day, this visual history of New York City is a peek behind the police tape at more than 150 years of crime. This 320-page chronological tour covers events that shocked the nation, from arson to gangland murders, robberies, serial killers, bombings, and kidnappings. They include headline-grabbing episodes such as architect Stanford Whites shooting at Madison Square Garden, the Pierre Hotel Robbery of 1972, the bombing of Wall Street in 1920, the 1928 hit on mobster Arnold Rothstein at the Park Sheraton Hotel, and Kitty Genoveses 1964 stabbing, which was witnessed by a dozen bystanders who did not call the police. Lesser-known crimes that changed the way the NYPD pursued criminals are also profiled. Perfect for crime buffs, urban historians, and fans of photography and photojournalism, this riveting collection details New Yorks most startling and unsettling moments through behind-the-scenes stories and more than 500 photographs. Review Quote "An extensive buffet of New York Citys real crime history, served up in spicy bite-sized portions."-- Raymond W. Kelly, Former NYC Police Commissioner Promotional "Headline" More than a centurys worth of atrocities culled from the citys police blotter, told through startling, rarely seen images and incisive text written by two NYPD officers and a NYC crime reporter. Details ISBN0316391239 Author Philip Messing Short Title UNDISCLOSED FILES OF THE POLIC Pages 320 Language English ISBN-10 0316391239 ISBN-13 9780316391238 Media Book Format Hardcover Publisher Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Year 2016 Imprint Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc Subtitle Cases from the Archives of the NYPD from 1831 to the Present Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Illustrations 500 b&w and colour photographs Publication Date 2016-10-27 DEWEY 364.1097471 AU Release Date 2016-10-27 NZ Release Date 2016-10-27 US Release Date 2016-10-27 UK Release Date 2016-10-27 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136415355;

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