By Order of the Peaky Blinders - by Matt Allen (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Peaky Blinders is a binge-worthy Netflix hit that never ceases to entertain. The award-winning Endemol Shine show--about the notorious Peaky Blinders gang in Birmingham in the early twentieth century--ran from 2013 to 2022, and inspires a cult-like devotion in its viewers. It stars Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby, the mesmerizing British-Romani leader of the gang who goes on to become a powerfully connected politico. Other standout cast members include Tom Hardy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Adrien Brody, Sam Neill, and Helen McCrory.
This stylish volume invites fans to step onto the set and discover the real-life inspiration for the series; explore its key themes, characters, and plotlines; and learn more about the actors, creative teams, and soundtracks that have made it a worldwide phenomenon. Containing exclusive imagery, in-depth interviews with the creators and cast--including Steven Knight, Cillian Murphy, and Helen McCrory--and an inside look at everything from the drama's moody sets to its influential fashions, By Order of the Peaky Blinders is an essential companion.
​ This updated edition features the full fifth and sixth seasons and touches on the highly anticipated upcoming Peaky Blinders Netflix movie that will be released in 2026.

About the Author

Matt Allen is an award-winning music and sports journalist and author whose work has appeared in Q, Mojo, Esquire, GQ, The Guardian, and The Telegraph, among others. He is also an official writer for the International Olympic Committee. Previously the features editor at Q, Matt has coauthored several Sunday Times sports bestsellers. He lives in the UK.

Steven Knight is the creator and cowriter of Peaky Blinders, in addition, Knight wrote the screenplays for numerous films, including Dirty Pretty Things and Eastern Promises, and television series such as Taboo, See, and All the Light We Cannot See.