The Profession of Violence: The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins

by John George Pearson

Book Overview

The classic, bestselling account of the infamous Kray twins, now a major film, starring Tom Hardy.

Reggie and Ronnie Kray ruled London's gangland during the 60s with a ruthlessness and viciousness that shocks even now. Building an empire of organised crime that has never been matched, the brothers swindled, extorted and terrorised - while enjoying a glittering celebrity status at the heart of the swinging 60s scene, until their downfall and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0008150281
• ISBN13: 9780008150280
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: William Collins
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.1" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

Excellent!

Very surprised that this is out of print. A thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining read. There could only be one pair of Kray twins and for my money only one decent book on them! My only gripe: there could've been more pics. If you're able to get a copy of this highly detailed book - do so.