Mailer, Norman

The Executioner's Song (Arena Books)

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ISBN 13:
9780099688600
author:
Mailer, Norman
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Vintage Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
1989
Pages:
1062
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 4.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
Crime & criminology
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£16.89

Description

Gary Gilmore's life was marked by a series of violent acts, culminating in the murder of two men in 1976. His subsequent struggle for the right to die led to a highly publicised battle with the authorities, transforming him into a global celebrity. The execution of Gary Gilmore in 1977 was a media event of unprecedented scale, drawing widespread attention to the issue of capital punishment in the United States. This book tells the story of Gilmore's life and death, exploring the complexities of a man who was determined to die, and the authorities who sought to deny him that right. Through a detailed and thought-provoking account, this book sheds light on the darker aspects of American society, and the human desire for control over one's own destiny.

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