Description
Titanic Thompson is the rollicking true story of one of the most charismatic characters in twentieth-century America. Travelling only with his golf clubs, a .45 revolver, and a suitcase full of cash, this is the legendary tale of a man who was married five times to five different girls, all teenagers on their wedding day. He killed five men, though he'd say 'they'd all agree they had it coming to them'. He won and lost millions in a time when being a millionaire still really meant something.
Filled with fascinating facts and famous faces - Harry Houdini, Al Capone, Lee Trevino, Arnold Rothstein and Jean Harlow all make appearances - this is a brilliant and compelling snapshot of life on the road in freewheelin' America.
The rollicking true story of the legendary American hustler who married five women and killed five men Titanic Thompson is narrative non-fiction at its best and will hold huge appeal for fans of Sea Biscuit Major marketing campaign to highlight the incredible cast of characters in the book - Al Capone, Harry Houdini and Minnesota Fats to name a few Titanic Thompson lived slap-bang in the era and features lots of the characters from the major new HBO drama Boardwalk Empire airing on Sky in January - this will be the new Mad Men!
About the Author
Kevin Cook is the author of Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet On Everything. His previous book, Tommy's Honour, was shortlisted for the William Hill Prize, and although it didn't win, the Daily Telegraph called it 'the stand-out book on a strong short list'. He writes for numerous magazines and has appeared on ESPN and CNN. He lives in New York.
Reviews
'Ever heard of Titanic Thompson? Me neither, until I read this enthralling and compulsively readable account of his life' Independent on Sunday
'A more colourful, exciting biography might emerge this year, but I wouldn't put money on it' The Times
'Ridiculously engaging' Metro
Book Information
ISBN 9780330529952
Author Kevin Cook
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Picador
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 286g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 15mm
