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Mug Shots: An Archive of the Famous, Infamous, and Most Wanted by Raynal Pellicer includes over 250 mug shots of some of the most infamous suspects in modern history, from mafia bosses and cold-blooded killers, to spies and prominent political activists. At the end of the 19th century, French law enforcement officer Alphonse Bertillon created the first police laboratory for the scientific identification of criminals and developed the “anthropometric photo,” with which the accused were inventoried by their measurements and physical markings. Today, the mug shot is an essential tool of police procedure worldwide. This visually arresting collection spans the history of this practice, including mob bosses like Al Capone and John Gotti; political figures like Lenin and Fidel Castro; icons of popular culture such as Bonnie and Clyde, Elvis, and Janis Joplin; and activists such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks. With each case, the author provides succinct yet comprehensive commentary on the circumstances of the subject’s arrest, the nature of the charges against them, and reconstructs some of the most dramatic trials of the 20th century. Author Raynal Pellicer is a director who has produced many documentaries, films, and television shows, including a series of one hundred short films of people reacting to various art works. He was honored with the 1993 TV Director’s Grant in France, and currently resides there. About the book: Mug Shots: An Archive of the Famous, Infamous and Most Wanted by Raynal Pellicer. Pub Date: May 2009, US $35.00. 250 black and white illustrations, 288 pages. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-0-8109-2109-2. subscribeAdd this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites          Comments (0)
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