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Hannibal Lecter - by Brian Raftery (Hardcover)

Name: Hannibal Lecter - by Brian Raftery (Hardcover)
Brand: Simon & Schuster
SKU: 1004221624
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Drawing from exclusive interviews and previously unseen archival materials, this one-of-its-kind biography of Hannibal Lecter documents the cannibal's journey from terrifying villain to unexpectedly adored antihero.
About the Author: Brian Raftery's work has appeared in such publications as The New York Times, Wired, GQ, and The Ringer.
288 Pages
Performing Arts, Film

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Book Synopsis

Drawing from exclusive interviews and previously unseen archival materials, this one-of-its-kind biography of Hannibal Lecter documents the cannibal's journey from terrifying villain to unexpectedly adored antihero.

This unique biography traces the many lives and crimes of Hannibal Lecter: his disturbing debut in Thomas Harris's 1981 novel Red Dragon; his rise to infamy in beloved films like Michael Mann's Manhunter and Jonathan Demme's Academy Award-winning The Silence of the Lambs; and his unexpected comeback in the cult-hit TV series Hannibal. It also dives into the untold life and career of Harris, the secretive bestselling author whose passion for reporting, eye for grisly detail, and connections to the FBI helped birth not only Lecter, but also the modern true-crime genre. Along the way, Hannibal Lecter: A Life documents the many ways Lecter's rise reflected America's ever-growing obsession with real-life serial killers.

Featuring all-new interviews with crucial figures from Lecter's past--including actor Brian Cox, director Mann, and former FBI special agent John Douglas--Hannibal Lecter: A Life is a deeply reported, wildly entertaining look at the making of one of the most beloved bad guys of all time.

About the Author

Brian Raftery's work has appeared in such publications as The New York Times, Wired, GQ, and The Ringer. He's the author of Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen, and the host of multiple podcasts for the Ringer, including the acclaimed Gene & Roger. He lives in Burbank, California, with his wife and daughters, and will never eat meat again.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .75 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.06 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 288

Genre: Performing Arts

Sub-Genre: Film

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Theme: History & Criticism

Format: Hardcover

Author: Brian Raftery

Language: English

Street Date: February 10, 2026

TCIN: 1004221624

UPC: 9781668070581

Item Number (DPCI): 247-37-0731

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 1.06 pounds

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