The Profession of Violence

The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins (Film Tie-In)

John Pearson

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Harper Collins
24 August 2015

Biography; Biography: general; True crime; Violence in society; Organised crime; Offenders

The classic, bestselling account of the infamous Kray twins which will be brought to the main screen this autumn as Legend, a film directed by Academy Award winner Brian Helgeland and starring Tom Hardy. Also published as 'The Profession of Violence'. 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 imprisonment for life.

By: John Pearson
Imprint: Harper Collins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Film tie-in edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 250g
ISBN: 9780008150280
ISBN 10: 0008150281
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 24 August 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Pearson is the author of several novels and biographies including The Life of Ian Fleming, Stags and Serpents: The History of the Dukes of Devonshire and The Profession of Violence: The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins, which was awarded the Edgar Allan Poe Special Award by the Mystery Writers of America.

Reviews for The Profession of Violence: The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins (Film Tie-In)

'The most famous biography of criminal life to have been published in Britain...a cult' Time Out 'All credit to Mr. Pearson for a brave and disturbing book' Daily Express 'A scrupulous dossier of the Krays' weird career' Daily Telegraph 'An exciting read' The Times 'Extremely well written and fittingly dead-pan' New Statesman