The New York Times Book of Crime

For 164 years, the Times has been a rich source of information about crime. This fascinating compilation edited by seasoned Times crime-beat veteran Kevin Flynn captures the full sweep of the newspaper s coverage of the subject, from vice, serial killers, and white-collar crimes to kidnapping, assassinations, and the Mob. Chronologically organized by type of crime and drawn from the Times s archives, every one of these articles will captivate readers. Features 40 photographs as well as reproductions of front-page stories."