This is the book "Capone: The Life and World of Al Capone" by John Kobler. It is a definitive biography of the notorious American gangster, Al Capone.

Book Summary

The book is a classic in crime literature that delves into the life of Al Capone, who was called "Scarface" by the public and "Public Enemy Number One" by the FBI. It provides an intimate and dramatic view of his era and story, including:

His childhood in Brooklyn, New York.

His rise in the Chicago criminal underworld, including his involvement in the notorious St. Valentine's Day Massacre.

His eventual decline and imprisonment in Alcatraz.

Publication Details

Author: John Kobler

Original Publication Year: 1971

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons (original hardcover edition)

Language: English

Genre: Biography, True Crime, Non-fiction

Page Count: The original edition had 416 pages; newer paperback reprints have 432 pages.