American Animals - A True Crime Memoir

A coming-of-age true crime memoir centered around three childhood friends who hatch a plan to steal millions of dollars' worth of artwork and rare manuscripts from a university museum- a gripping adventure of teenage rebellion.

About the author

Eric Borsuk is the author of American Animals, the memoir featured in the acclaimed motion picture of the same name. His work has appeared in such publications as VICE Magazine and The Marshall Project. He currently lives in New York City.

Summary

A coming-of-age true crime memoir centered around three childhood friends who hatch a plan to steal millions of dollars’ worth of artwork and rare manuscripts from a university museum– a gripping adventure of teenage rebellion.

Additional text

“One of the most esoteric and far-fetched crimes in 21st century annals.”
—The Hollywood Reporter

“A rare book heist that Danny Ocean may have applauded—except for one mistake.”
—Vanity Fair

“A tragicomedy of errors.”
—Salon

“They are the young people, the people with the idealism, the passion, the courage to do something interesting with their lives: an act of daring almost artistic in its originality. They are almost right.”
—The Guardian

“One of the biggest art heists in FBI history.”
—The Times of London

Product details

• Authors: Eric Borsuk
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2020
• EAN: 9781684424511
• ISBN: 978-1-68442-451-1
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries; True Crime, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Criminals & Outlaws, TRUE CRIME / General, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs