Rick Geary Livres

This specially priced banded set of paperbacks provides an engrossing, illustrated journey into true crime classics of the late Victorian era and early 20th century, including three works in Rick Geary's increasingly storied treasuries of murder: Famous Players, The Lindbergh Child and The Case of Madeleine Smith. These carefully researched presentations of true crime stories, including a bibliography of research sources, present true facts about famous murders as brilliant entertainment.

Anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti were accused of robbery and murder, but so many supposedly damning pieces of evidence were questionable that their guilty verdict elicited massive protests around the world. Geary presents readers with all the twists and turns, appeals and dubious evidence after presenting the human faces of the two men - demonised by many and turned to martyrs by many others - in his usual unflappable style.

Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century and the Chicago World's Fair, the narrative explores the chilling life of H. H. Holmes, recognized as the first serial killer. He constructed a "house of horrors" equipped with gas chambers and surgical rooms, where he systematically murdered nearly 200 victims, primarily young women. This installment of Geary's acclaimed series delves into the dark and twisted psyche of a man who turned a fairground into a site of unimaginable terror.

The most famous assassination of the Victorian era. The details he reveals are fascinating. Booth worked with a group of disgruntled Southern sympathizers out to decapitate much of the US Executive branch, not just the President! Geary also details the flight of the culprits and the hot pursuit of federal agents.

Geary’s inimitable tongue-in-cheek take on last century's most infamous serial killer.

The notorious double murder committed by Lizzie Borden is explored, centering on her violent act against her parents. The chilling nursery rhyme encapsulates the gruesome details of the crime, which has captivated public interest for over a century. The book delves into the events surrounding the murders, the investigation that followed, and the societal implications of the case, revealing the complexities of Lizzie's character and the sensationalism that surrounded the trial.

Set in the early days of Hollywood, the story unfolds around the murder of director William Desmond Taylor, discovered shot in his home. As the silent film era thrives, the glamorous yet scandalous lives of stars like Mary Miles Minter come into question. The investigation reveals Taylor's mysterious past, raising suspicions about various potential suspects, including a former butler. This captivating mystery promises twists and turns, showcasing Geary's talent for storytelling in a vibrant historical context.

Set in 19th century Scotland, the story revolves around a forbidden romance between an upper-class woman and a gentleman of lower status. Their passionate relationship takes a dark turn when it leads to a shocking murder by poison, unraveling the complexities of class, love, and betrayal. As secrets come to light, the characters must navigate the dangerous consequences of their actions in a society bound by rigid social hierarchies.

A True History of Violence (and Crimefighting, Politics, and Power)In the hands of gifted cartoonist Rick Geary, J. Edgar Hoover's life becomes a timely and pointed guide to eight presidents--from Calvin Coolidge to Richard Nixon--and everything from Prohibition to cold war espionage. From a nascent FBI's headlinegrabbing tracking down of Dillinger and Machine Gun Kelly in the 1930s to Hoover's increasingly paranoid post-WWII authorizing of illegal wiretaps, blackmail, and circumvention of Supreme Court decisions, J. Edgar Hoover: A Graphic Biography provides a special window into the life of an outsized American and a bird'seye view on the twentieth century.

Trotsky was a hero to some, a ruthless demon to others. To Stalin, he was such a threat that he warranted murder by pickax. This polarizing figure set up a world conflict that lasted through the twentieth century, and in A Graphic Biography, the renowned comic artist Rick Geary uses his distinct style to depict the stark reality of the man and his times. Trotsky's life becomes a guide to the creation of the Soviet Union, the horrors of World War I, and the establishment of international communism as he, Lenin, and their fellow Bolsheviks rise from persecution and a life underground to the height of political power. Ranging from his boyhood in the Ukraine to his fallout with Stalin and his moonlight romance with Frida Kahlo, Trotsky is a stunning look at one of the twentieth century's most important thinkers and the far-reaching political trends that he launched.