Original Gangster : The Real Life Story of One of America's Most Notorious Drug Lords
by Lucas, Frank; King, Aliya S.Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2010-06-08
Publisher(s): St. Martin's Press
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Summary
In his own words, real-life American gangster Frank Lucas recounts his life as the former heroin dealer and organized crime boss who ran Harlem during the late 1960s and early 1970s. 8-page color photo insert.
Author Biography
FRANK LUCAS is a former heroin dealer and organized crime boss who operated in Harlem during the 60’s and 70’s. His career was the focus of the 2007 film American Gangster. ALIYA S. KING, a native of East Orange, New Jersey has been writing professionally since 1998 and has written features and music profiles for a bevy of magazines. Keep The Faith, her collaboration with singer Faith Evans, is a New York Times bestselling title.
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“Lucas spins a yarn that gives a new view of Black history that’s good enough to be paired with an outdoor porch, a few lazy hours and a cold beer on a warm Saturday night.” --Ebony Magazine
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