If you liked reading about the Prohibition era, consider these books and programs...
Prohibition
Directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, this documentary series explores how various cultural forces lead to the passing of the 18th Amendment as well as conditions that lead to the repeal of Prohibition in 1933. Find the series on DVD in the Chicago Public Library catalog by clicking here.
Speakeasy: The Employees Only Guide to Classic Cocktails Reimaginedby Jason Kosmas & Dushan Zaric
Combining how-to with history, Speakeasy revisits cocktails invented during the Prohibition era. The authors, mixologists from the Employees Only bar-restaurant in NYC, guide readers in making and serving over 80 cocktails, providing both classic and updated recipes. Information on equipment and glassware is provided, as are general tips and techniques- an entertaining resource for both novice and experienced mixers. |
Boardwalk Empire
HBO's critically acclaimed, fictional series, set in Prohibition era Atlantic City, N.J.,follows the exploits surrounding corrupt politician, Enoch "Nucky" Thompson (played by Steve Buscemi). It is based upon the book, Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City, by Nelson Johnson.
Live by Night: A Novelby Dennis Lehane
Lehane's latest historical, crime fiction novel is a follow-up to The Given Day(2008), though it can be read satisfactorily on its own. Set during Prohibition, the story follows the rise of Joe Coughlin- from his beginnings as an Irish-American gangster in Boston, to later running a rum bootlegging empire in Tampa, Florida. Marriage and a life in Batista's Cuba can provide a life protected from the perils of power for only so long- shifing loyalties and betrayal come to a head in Lehane's fast-paced and violent new thriller. |
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