Jack the Ripper: His Life and Crimes in Popular Entertainment - Softcover

Coville, Gary; Lucanio, Patrick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786440457 ISBN 13: 9780786440450

Publisher: McFarland & Co, 2008

Synopsis

The identity of Jack the Ripper has consumed public curiosity since he first tormented the East End of London in 1888. Numerous theories have been offered as to his identity, but he remains in the shadows where, it seems, only imaginative literature has been able to elucidate his meaning to the modern world.

This work surveys the literary, film, television, and radio treatments of Jack the Ripper and his crimes. The works of fiction are thoroughly analyzed, as are the major nonfiction works that have offered various theories about the Ripper's identity. Works whose narratives are obviously inspired by Jack the Ripper and his crimes are also discussed.

About this title

About the Authors

Gary Coville has written on Jack the Ripper and coauthored several books on film and television. He lives in Dallas, Oregon.

Patrick Lucanio lives in Springfield, Oregon.

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland & Co
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786440457
• ISBN 13: 9780786440450
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 203