Description
About the Author
Richard J. Tofel is president and chief operating officer of the new International Freedom Center, a museum of freedom and a cultural center to be built at the site of the World Trade Center. Formerly assistant publisher of the Wall Street Journal, Mr. Tofel is a graduate of Harvard College, the Harvard Law School, and the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. Before the publication of Vanishing Point, Tofel wrote A Legend in the Making, a book about the 1939 Yankees. He recently published Sounding the Trumpet, a fascinating look into the making of Kennedy's inaugural address, also published by Ivan R. Dee. He lives with his family in Riverdale, New York.
Reviews
Casts intriguing new light on a famous unsolved mystery. * Kirkus *
It's a fascinating tale, even after all these years. * The Dallas Morning News *
Fans of true crime and New York City politics alike will be attracted to Vanishing Point, an excellent survey. * Midwest Book Review *
Tofel has written an entertaining account...For those who recognize the name, but don't know the fascinating story behind it, this is the book to read. * New York Post *
With a newspaperman's eye for drama, Tofel covers a great tale about a New York just beyond our living memory. * New York Sun *
Offers a portrait of Tammany personalities and their intricate political deals...The first book to piece together his [Crater's] surprising story. * The Wall Street Journal *
Excellent...a vivid portrayal...New York lawyers should find fascinating the depiction of a New York legal world...Illuminating. * New York Law Journal *
An intriguing mystery built around the author's compelling argument about the truth behind Crater's disappearance. * Smoke *
Shrewd, terse, engrossing study... * The New York Times *
Using a substantial body of evidence Tofel...offers a tentative, yet intriguing solution... -- Gracie Gregg * Times Record News, Wichita Falls, TX *
He makes the case relevant and fascinating for the reader. -- Larry Cox * Tucson Citizen *
This makes for fascinating reading. -- Eugene R. Fidell * Green Bag *
Compelling. -- Owen Moritz * New York Daily News *
A fascinating look at a great city's greatest mystery. * Kevin Baker *
Extraordinarily deft and skillfully written...[An] admirably understated book... -- Ric Burns, documentary filmmaker
Book Information
ISBN 9781566636056
Author Richard J. Tofel
Format Hardback
Page Count 236
Imprint Ivan R Dee, Inc
Publisher Ivan R Dee, Inc
Weight(grams) 417g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 151mm * 23mm