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Death Wish - by  Iceberg Slim (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Death Wish - by Iceberg Slim (Paperback)

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  • This is the original mafia story that spawned all the rest--the story of Chicago's ruthless and tireless mafia.Power hungry Don, Jimmy Collucci, is out to become the kingpin of Chicago's "Honored Society.
  • About the Author: Iceberg Slim, aka Robert Beck, was born in Chicago in 1918 and initiated into the life of the pimp at age eighteen.
  • 256 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres,

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About the Book



Chronicles the clash between Jimmy Collucci, an ambitious member of Chicago's Mafia, and Jessie Taylor, an African American driven by revenge and hatred to destroy Collucci's infamous organization.



Book Synopsis



This is the original mafia story that spawned all the rest--the story of Chicago's ruthless and tireless mafia.Power hungry Don, Jimmy Collucci, is out to become the kingpin of Chicago's "Honored Society." However, his rise to the top can only be thwarted by one man fueled by revenge set out to destroy it--the "Black Warrior" Jessie Taylor. When ambitions collide, guns are drawn and blood is spilled. This is the original mafia story. The intensely real characters, the brutal overlords, their faithful lackeys, and their vengeful enemies all collide in acts of loyalty, lust, greed and death. Iceberg Slim's story is now depicted in a major motion picture distributed worldwide. Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp shows Slim's transformation from pimp to the author of seven classic books.



About the Author



Iceberg Slim, aka Robert Beck, was born in Chicago in 1918 and initiated into the life of the pimp at age eighteen. He briefly attended the Tuskegee Institute but dropped out to return to the streets of the South Side, where he remained, pimping until he was forty-two. After several stints in jail, culminating in a ten month stay in Cook County, he decided to give up the life and turned to writing. With a family to feed, Slim folded his life into the pages of seven books based on his life; The Naked Soul of Iceberg Slim was the second autobiographical account Slim wrote. Slim died at age 73 in 1992; one day before the Los Angeles riots.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Publisher: Cash Money Content
Format: Paperback
Author: Iceberg Slim
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 2013
TCIN: 81518722
UPC: 9781936399178
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-2148
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.35 pounds
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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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  • A: The author is Iceberg Slim, also known as Robert Beck, who was born in Chicago.

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Q: What is the main conflict in the story?

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  • A: The main conflict revolves around Jimmy Collucci's ambition to dominate Chicago's mafia and Jessie Taylor's quest for revenge against him.

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Q: What age group is this book intended for?

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  • A: The book is suggested for readers aged 22 years and up due to its mature themes.

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Q: Is this book based on true events?

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  • A: While fictional, the book draws from Iceberg Slim's real-life experiences and the dynamics of the mafia.

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Q: What themes are explored in this book?

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  • A: Themes include ambition, revenge, loyalty, greed, and the brutal realities of mafia life.

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