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Yossarian 32 Edited: 21-May-07 Member Since: 07/15/2002 Posts: 2440	Am I the only one here that loves these fucking books? Whether you prefer fiction or non-fiction there are a ton of good mob books. I may have read them all. Here's my list: 1. Wiseguy (Goodfellas is based on this. If you like the movie you'll love the book) 2. Casino (see above) 3. Godfather 4. Joey the Hitman 5. Underboss-Sammy the Bull Gravano Autobiography Add more...

5/24/07 10:31 AM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
BabyHand 47 Edited: 24-May-07 Member Since: 12/12/2006 Posts: 254	Is Underboss good? I was so close to buying it the other day but i got one on Gotti instead You have ignored this user.

5/25/07 2:21 PM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
ChiliDog 3 Edited: 25-May-07 Member Since: 01/01/2001 Posts: 331	The Valachi Papers, about Joe Valachi, I think he was the first mob 'rat'. You have ignored this user.

5/26/07 2:47 PM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
Yossarian 32 Edited: 26-May-07 Member Since: 07/15/2002 Posts: 2478	Underboss is pretty interesting. It's no Godfather or Wiseguy, but good if you like mob stuff. Thanks for the other suggestions, the Contract Killer one sounds cool. (TheHawker should make a scrapbook of it!) You have ignored this user.

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Willybone 60 Edited: 31-May-07 Member Since: 01/01/2001 Posts: 27539	I highly recommend "Tough Jews". It's awesome. Dutch Schultz, Meyer Lansky, Murder Inc. Excellent stuff. http://www.amazon.com/Tough-Jews-Fathers-Gangster-Dreams/dp/0375705473 You have ignored this user.

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grittys457 363 Edited: 31-May-07 Member Since: 06/26/2006 Posts: 16438	You have ignored this user.

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hojotoh Edited: 14-Jul-07 Member Since: 06/07/2002 Posts: 1053	Check out The Westies by T. J. English. Its about the Irish mob in NYC. Really good! You have ignored this user.

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BlackJesus 12 Edited: 03/06/09 2:08 PM Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 7282	How was the Gotti book? You have ignored this user.

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Joe Ray Member Since: 8/24/00 Posts: 52470	Was the film Casino based on a book similar to Goodfellas? You have ignored this user.

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yakumomutsu 98 Member Since: 6/29/05 Posts: 716	Of all the mob/mafia books I've read, "Joe Dogs" was one of my favorites. He's not a household name or headline news making, but he tells his story from his low/mid level soldier point of view. I remember his book being one of the most entertaining... You have ignored this user.

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cycklops 143 Member Since: 4/26/03 Posts: 11967	I read one on the Irish Mob. I can't even remember the name of it. Pretty unremarkable really but I tried. Whitey Bulger maybe. You have ignored this user.

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NJstileNJ 23 Member Since: 11/3/07 Posts: 3762	The westies is really good You have ignored this user.

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ocianain Member Since: 2/5/06 Posts: 1809	Tough Jews is a great book, also, I Hear You Paint Houses. You have ignored this user.

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SILK 5 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 13241	Not Italian mafia, but if you're into organized crime, I hear Tokyo Vice is good. It's about the Yakuza. The other Yakuza book I actually did read was Tokyo Underground You have ignored this user.

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ROMULUS1 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 2144	gangland..... thread over You have ignored this user.

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Nackerz Member Since: 8/17/09 Posts: 286	The Vellachi Papers is a really good mob book. You have ignored this user.

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Gonzo45 Member Since: 1/6/09 Posts: 537	"Murder, Inc." About the Brooklyn based group of enforcers who allegedly did hits on behalf of the mob across the US. Interesting read You have ignored this user.

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Arval512 2 Member Since: 12/20/09 Posts: 7	Goodfellas is one of those rare cases where the movie is better than the book IMO You have ignored this user.

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Badder Harry Member Since: 5/22/04 Posts: 1594

The Ice Man story of famed contract killer Richard Kuklinski. he worked for several of the Italian crime families in the New Jersey area during the 80's. most of his killing were for people who owed money, offended mafia members, etc. he was eventually caught and charged with 5 murders (including a cop), but Kuklisnki himself claims to have killed between 100-200. most of his murders we're very gruesome, including shoving credit cards in spots that certainly wouldn't draw money, and feeding people alive to rats. it's a creepy book, but it's very interesting. on top of the murders, Kuklinski was a pretty high class criminal, earning millions stealing money in switzerland, amongst other fraudulent activies abroad. read it. You have ignored this user.

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forrestfan 66 Member Since: 10/4/03 Posts: 6006	Gomorrah You have ignored this user.

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NVHighRoller Member Since: 11/7/08 Posts: 930	Sammy Gravano book was a good read. I also read the book co-written by Henry Hill's kids growing up in witness protection and you should give that a read as well. You have ignored this user.

4/22/10 1:16 PM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
BlackJesus 12 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 7921	Iceman was good. I'm almost done with The Black Hand it's about the Mexican Mafia not a bad read. You have ignored this user.

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5 for fighting 34 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 1596	I'll add what I have that hasn't been mentioned: To Kill The Irishman by Rick Porrello Comrade Criminal by Stephen Randelman Red Mafiya by Robert Friedman Reg & Ron Kray: Our Story Charlie Kray: Doing The Business You have ignored this user.

7/28/10 9:16 AM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
RickRude Member Since: 4/5/10 Posts: 1025	Wiseguy FTW You have ignored this user.

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Cage Religion Member Since: 5/4/10 Posts: 33	Good call on "Underboss" and the Gotti book. Two of the best books I've ever read! You have ignored this user.

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