The Chicago Outfit

by John J. Binder

Book Overview

Chicago's legacy of organized crime is legendary. Through a vivid and visually stunning collection of images author John Binder tells the story of the people and places of the world of organized crime in the center of the midwest.

No business, legitimate or otherwise, has had a more raucous influence on the history of a city than that of the Outfit in Chicago. From the roots of organized crime in the late 19th century to the present...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738523267
• ISBN13: 9780738523262
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

The Chicago Outfit

This is a well reasearched and well organized book. I would highly recommend this book to anyone. It contains many photos which have never been shown in other books. It also contains facts and debunks a lot of the "myths" surrounding The Chicago Outfit. Very good read!

Best Fact Based Book on the Chicago Underworld!

As a fellow mafia historian I found Mr. Binder's book to be one of the best researched and accurate accounts of the Chicago Outfit. This book has assisted me in confirming some of the names of Chicago Heights Mob members. I own an original photo scrapbook with photo's of John Roberts and other mafia members that until this book came out I wasn't able to positively identify many of them. This book should be a must have for anyone who has an interest in the mafia. I'm hoping Mr. Binder will someday come out with a second book!

A Must Read!

John Binder rates among Chicago Gangland's most knowledgeable researchers. Those seeking information about the area's sordid past will not be disappointed by Binder's knowledgeable text and extraordinary photographs. His first book is an informative and delightful read - let's hope it's not his last!

A Gripping and Graphic Account I Couldn't Put Down

Binder's volume on The Chicago Outfit is really comprehensive, spanning the better part of the twentieth century mob-scene in a great city and region. The text is clear and precise and moves deftly from decade to decade, but it is Binder's unique collection of photos that lends utter fascination to the book, everything from the gorey to the demure and dapper aspects of gangland figures and their lifestyles.

BRILLIANT!!!!!

The Chicago Outfit by John Binder tells it all! If you're interested in the history of organized crime in the streets and businesses of Chicago from the 19th century to the present...this is it! This fascinating book contains lots of new facts and rare never before published photos. As a crime writer I strongly recommend this book to all history buffs. It is a great addition to your collection. Good Reading!