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Limited Edition Al Capone Metal Bookmark + Signed Bookplate Bundle
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Based on truth, lies, myths, and rumors, this is the story of the greatest gangster of all time: Al Capone. Family man, community leader, industrious smuggler, or vicious killer? You decide.
Now, nobody’ll ever forget the name Capone.
"This stylish page-turner will pique the interest of classic true crime buffs."
"A very readable and distinctive biography of man whose legend continues to fascinate."
Swann Meralli, Author
Swann Meralli is from Lyon, France. He studied civil engineering at the National Institute of Applied Sciences. In parallel with his studies, Meralli cultivated a strong interest in cinema. He has written several comics and graphic novels; for his first work, L'Homme, he teamed up with the cartoonist Ulric. Meralli wrote the graphic novel Algériennes: The Forgotten Women of the Algerian Revolution with Zac Deloupy, which highlights the role of women in the Algerian War of Independence. In 2020, he joined forces with Clément Rizzo for The Association of African Women. He has also collaborated, with Léah Touitou, with the periodical Les Rues de Lyon for the story Cavales in 2019.
Pierre-Francois Radice spent his childhood daydreaming with his head in the mountains. He then joined the Émile Cohl school, where he now teaches sculpture. He’s often in the kitchen as well as drawing for La Pâtisserie en BD and La Cuisine en BD published by Casterman.
5 reviews for Limited Edition Al Capone Metal Bookmark + Signed Bookplate Bundle
Limited Edition Al Capone Metal Bookmark + Signed Bookplate Bundle
Grant W. Laird Jr. –
I had no prior knowledge of Al Capone’s history, other than that he was a notorious gangster in Chicago during the 1920s. The book is 172 pages long and is full of color illustrations. The artwork is simply stunning, with incredible detail in the buildings and people of old downtown Chicago. The characters are all drawn in a unique style that is both odd and charming. I particularly enjoyed the crayon-like style of the comic strips.I read it on my 32-inch monitor, and the full-color eBook was a feast for the eyes. The artwork was so vivid and lifelike that I felt like I was right there in the middle of the action. The story was engaging and suspenseful, and I couldn’t put the it down.At the end of the book, it is revealed that this “biography” is actually a mix of fiction and real-life stories. While this may disappoint some readers, I found it to be an interesting and unique approach to telling Al Capone’s story. After all, we will never know the full truth about his life, so why not enjoy a fictionalized account?Overall, I highly recommend Al Capone to anyone who enjoys a good story, stunning artwork, or a bit of history. I give it 10 out of 10 stars.
Donald Mcclung –
Al Capone, sitting in an Alcatraz prison cell, narrates the story of his life, starting from his childhood as a poor but happy Brooklyn kid just trying to please his mother. Capone serves as narrator for the whole book, in fact, telling his visiting mother how he ended up there in Alcatraz. Speaking to his mother, he underplays the gory details, outright lies, and paints himself as a victim of circumstances, a hero even, rising above his lowly birth estate to be a champion of the people and provider of jobs for many. When he does come close to telling the truth he rationalizes his crimes. As this “I’m the good guy” narration runs, the art shows what really happened: ruthlessness. The violence is shocking, but Capone’s selective narration creates a slightly distanced feel to it.The art really “puts you there”, especially the cityscapes and establishing-shots, even though Radice’s style is not realism… more like representational.Meralli’s writing is based on known facts, at least as much as possible according to reliable sources, with the gaps in known facts filled in plausibly.While I typically dislike stories using an unrepentant criminal as the protagonist, I did find Capone to be an engaging and even sympathetic character here. Not that I think he was innocent or good, or that as he claimed, God was on his side, just that I appreciate his drive and ability to work within the system when necessary and create new methods when necessary. At one point he says the U.S. government, via prohibition, created Al Capone, but we see his deviousness long before the 18th Amendment. By the way, politicians do not come off well in this story.The story is entertaining and an interesting study of morals. It taps into the organized-crime ethos of “I’ll be as loyal to my people as humanly possible but ruthlessly murder other people with no qualms.” Humorously, Capone complains about the racism against Italians and the “dirty Irish” in the same breath. Additionally, this book gives some insight into how criminals today still think: believing God is on their side, proclaiming “I didn’t do anything” right after doing something horrific.If you’re wondering, Elliot Ness and the G-men get a nod, but that’s about it. I would have preferred more, but this is Capone’s version the story. In his mind, he is the main character… which, I suppose accounts for the messy morals mentioned above.Disclosure: I received a free, pre-release digital version of this book with the expectation that I review it here, but this review reflects my honest opinions.
zach –
It’s a fun read, especially for those who have an interest in infamous historical figures. The art really pops and meshes well with the storytelling as the life and times of one of the most influential crime figures in American History.
Jason –
The stylized art is fun in this graphic novel. Learning about Capone’s story from his POV added to the great storytelling. If you want to learn more about Capone’s rise, grab a copy of this.
Donald Mcclung –
Al Capone, sitting in an Alcatraz prison cell, narrates the story of his life, starting from his childhood as a poor but happy Brooklyn kid just trying to please his mother. Capone serves as narrator for the whole book, in fact, telling his visiting mother how he ended up there in Alcatraz. Speaking to his mother, he underplays the gory details, outright lies, and paints himself as a victim of circumstances, a hero even, rising above his lowly birth estate to be a champion of the people and provider of jobs for many. When he does come close to telling the truth he rationalizes his crimes. As this “I’m the good guy” narration runs, the art shows what really happened: ruthlessness. The violence is shocking, but Capone’s selective narration creates a slightly distanced feel to it.The art really “puts you there”, especially the cityscapes and establishing-shots, even though Radice’s style is not realism… more like representational.Meralli’s writing is based on known facts, at least as much as possible according to reliable sources, with the gaps in known facts filled in plausibly.While I typically dislike stories using an unrepentant criminal as the protagonist, I did find Capone to be an engaging and even sympathetic character here. Not that I think he was innocent or good, or that as he claimed, God was on his side, just that I appreciate his drive and ability to work within the system when necessary and create new methods when necessary. At one point he says the U.S. government, via prohibition, created Al Capone, but we see his deviousness long before the 18th Amendment. By the way, politicians do not come off well in this story.The story is entertaining and an interesting study of morals. It taps into the organized-crime ethos of “I’ll be as loyal to my people as humanly possible but ruthlessly murder other people with no qualms.” Humorously, Capone complains about the racism against Italians and the “dirty Irish” in the same breath. Additionally, this book gives some insight into how criminals today still think: believing God is on their side, proclaiming “I didn’t do anything” right after doing something horrific.If you’re wondering, Elliot Ness and the G-men get a nod, but that’s about it. I would have preferred more, but this is Capone’s version the story. In his mind, he is the main character… which, I suppose accounts for the messy morals mentioned above.Disclosure: I received a free, pre-release digital version of this book with the expectation that I review it here, but this review reflects my honest opinions.