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Ahistory of The Exorcist, one of the most famous and controversial films everproduced, timed for its 50th anniversary and for the release of aforthcoming Hollywood reboot.

Cannibalism.Ritual murders. Cults. Blood rites. Possessions. Human trafficking. At a timewhen Ronald Reagan promised optimism, America found itself gripped by awidespread mania: the fear that devil worshippers were rising from a demonic undergroundto commit unspeakable acts of violence and mayhem. For more than a decade—fromthe early 1980s to the mid-1990s—America suffered through what is nowinfamously known as the “Satanic Panic.” Primed by the Occult-tinged ’60s, whenAnton LaVey founded the Church of Satan, Roman Polanski shocked the public withRosemary's Baby, and the Manson Family became shorthand for evil, theSatanic Panic eventually grew into a national obsession. Acrossthe country, crimes both real and imagined, ranging from human sacrifices,multiple murders, and Satanic Ritual Abuse dominated mass media coverage.Serial killers such as David Berkowitz, “The Son of Sam,” who terrorized NewYork City in the late 1970s, the “Chicago Ripper” crew, allegedly run by aflesh-eating devil worshiper and “The Night Stalker,” Richard Ramirez, whosebloodlust seemed unquenchable, fueled fears of a war for the soul of Americaagainst the forces of darkness. InAmerican Hellfire, Carlos Acevedo traces the roots of Satanic Panic fromits beginnings as a pop-culture phenomenon to the sociological factors thatreached critical mass in the 1980s.  Along the way, the notorious crimesattributed to Satanism—including the daycare hysteria that saw dozens ofinnocent people indicted for atrocities they never committed—are revisited, aswell as the hoaxes, tragedies, and conspiracy theories of an era whosenightmarish anxieties never truly went away.

“Seth Ferrranti is not only a supremely talented writer, he has also experienced crime and hip-hop firsthand. He is part of the culture.”—“Freeway” Rick RossFrom the penitentiary to the streets, it’s on and popping. Thug life is more than spitting rhymes or hustling on the corner. Thugs live and die on the streets or end up in the “belly of the beast.” Rappers name-drop guns by model number and call out drug dealers by name. Gangsta rap is crack-era nostalgia taken to the extreme. It’s a world where rappers emulate their favorite hood stars in videos, celebrate their names in verse, and make ghetto heroes out of gangsters. But what happens when hip-hop and organized crime collide?From the blocks in Queens where Supreme and Murder Inc. held court to the neighborhoods of Los Angeles where Harry-O and Death Row made their names to Rap-A-Lot Records and J Prince in Houston, whenever rap moguls rose the street legends weren’t far behind. From Bad Boy Records and Anthony “Wolf” Jones in New York to Gucci Mane and the Black Mafia Family in Atlanta to Too Short and Daryl Reed in the Bay Area, thug life wasn’t glamorous. The shit on the street was real. In the game there was a common struggle to get out of the gutter. Cats were trying to get their piece of the American Dream by any means necessary. Drug game equals rap game equals hip-hop hustler.In Thug Life, Seth Ferranti takes you on a journey to a world where gangsterism mixes with hip-hop, a journey of pimps, stick-up kids, numbers men, drug dealers, thugs, players, gangstas, hustlers, and of course the rappers who live dual lives in entertainment and crime. The common denominator? Money, power, and respect. TABLE OF CONTENTSPart 1: “It’s Not about a Salary, It’s All about Reality.”—NWAChapter 1: Oakland—Too Short and Daryl Reed, 1986–1990Chapter 2: Houston—Rap A Lot Records and J Prince, 1987–2007Chapter 3: Los Angeles—Ruthless Records and Eazy, E 1988–1996Chapter 4: Los Angeles—Death Row Records and Harry-O, 1989–1998Chapter 5: Miami—Zoe Nation and Zoe Pound, 1990–2009Part 2- “Stop, Drop, Shut ’Em Down, Open up Shop.”—DMXChapter 6: Brooklyn—Jay-Z and Calvin Klein, 1992–2008Chapter 7: San Francisco—Thizz Entertainment and Mac Dre, 1992–2004Chapter 8: New York—Czar Entertainment and Jimmy Henchmen, 1992–2012Chapter 9: Harlem—Big Boss Records and Kevin Chiles, 1993–2007Chapter 10: Manhattan—Bad Boys Records and Anthony “Wolf” Jones, 1995–2003Part 3: “I Got a Hundred Guns, a Hundred Clips.”—Ja RuleChapter 11: Miami—Rick Ross, Boobie Boys, and Slip N Slide Records, 1997–2005Chapter 12: New Orleans—Cash Money Records and Williams Brothers, 1997–2018Chapter 13: Queens—Murder Inc. Records and Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff, 1998–2005Chapter 14: New York—Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Darren “Dee” Dean, 1998–2005Chapter 15: Philadelphia—Take Down Records and Ace Capone, 2000–2005Part 4: “I'm on Some Rob a Nigga Shit, Take the Nigga Bitch.”—Tekashi 69Chapter 16: Chicago—1st & 15th Entertainment and Charles “Chilly” Patton, 2001–2007Chapter 17: Atlanta—Gucci Mane and BMF, 2004–2005Chapter 18: New York—GS9 Entertainment and Bobby Shmurda, 2012–2014Chapter 19: Detroit—BMB Records and Brian “Peanut” Brown, 2012–2014Chapter 20: New York—Tekashi 69 and Bloods, 2014–2019

Before succumbing to H.I.V. in 2013, heavyweight world champion Tommy ¿The Duke¿ Morrison was one of the most charismatic figures in modern boxing. His starring role in Rocky V was widely-heralded as a potential launching pad for a promising Hollywood career.Morrison denied having H.I.V. and fought to resume his boxing career, causing substantial press coverage. His bizarre behavior, including having soccer shin guards implanted in his chest, was widely covered. An Oklahoma legend, Morrison, characterized during his career as a ¿Great White Hope,¿ continues to have a large fan base across the Midwest.

A treat for all hip-hop fans!It's high time to recognize the artists who gave hip-hop its backbone--and color them in! Written and illustrated by hip-hop journalist Riley Wallace, Hip-Hop's Greatest Producers Coloring Book: Volume 1, not only allows you to take the crayons to icons like Pete Rock, RZA, Dr. Dre, and DJ Premier, but also to influential beatmakers who have been slept on-sometimes criminally (Easy Mo Bee, Large Professor, Missy Elliot, and Larry Smith, for example.) A treat for new fans and hard-core hip-hop junkies alike, this coloring book will entertain and educate people of all ages for years to come! Producers in this 1st volume include:AlchemistBeatnutsBuckwildDillaDJ MuggsDJ PremierDr. DreEasy Mo BeeEminemErick SermonHavocJust BlazeKanyeLarge ProfessorLarry SmithMadlibMarley MarlMetro BoominMF DOOMMissy ElliotNeptunesPete RockQ-TipRick RubinRZASwizz Beatz The Bomb SquadTimbalandTrackmastersTyler, The CreatorThis coloring book is a companion to Riley Wallace's From Boom Bap to Trap: Hip-Hop's Greatest Producers

"The masterful art of chess, Kung-fu sword play, and the sweet science of boxing are all hip-hop expressions that connect us universally. Beatboxing tells the story. It's razor sharp."—Masta Killa, Wu-Tang ClanStep into a world of rap moguls turned fight promoters, boxers turned rappers, and rappers turned boxers. From Mike Tyson to Tupac, from Roy Jones Jr. to J. Prince, explore how a cultural collision forever altered the relationship between music, race, sports, and politics.Daryl McDonald of Run-DMC once said that the rhyme Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee! The hands can’t hit what the eyes can’t see! was hip-hop’s most famous lyric. Muhammad Ali’s poetic brilliance and swagger—ignited by hype man Bundini Brown—gave hip-hop artists the template from which they forged their identities and performed their art. Hip-hop’s impact on boxing, on the other hand, has not been explored. Until now.In Beatboxing, Todd Snyder uncovers the unique connection between hip-hop and the sweet science, tracing a grassroots cultural movement from its origins in the South Bronx to its explosion across the globe and ultimately into the charged environment of the prize ring. Featuring interviews with champion fighters and music legends, this is the definitive book about an enduring phenomenon and is a must-read for boxing and hip-hop fans alike.TABLE OF CONTENTSPRELUDE Tale of the (Cassette) TapeINTRODUCTION Check the RhimeCHAPTER 1 Streets Is WatchingCHAPTER 2 Brooklyn Go HardCHAPTER 3 Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em CHAPTER 4 Walk This WayCHAPTER 5 Welcome to the TerrordomeCHAPTER 6 Me Against the WorldCHAPTER 7 Ambitionz Az a RidahCHAPTER 8 Dirty SouthCHAPTER 9 Y’all Must’ve ForgotCHAPTER 10 Lean BackCHAPTER 11 Get MoneyCHAPTER 12 Get Rich or Die Tryin’CHAPTER 13 What’s Beef? CHAPTER 14 Hate It or Love ItCHAPTER 15 Watch the ThroneCHAPTER 16 Mo’ Money, Mo’ ProblemsAFTERWORD Don’t Call It a ComebackACKNOWLEDGMENTSAPPENDIXES : A COMPILATION OF HIP-HOP & BOXING SONGSAPPENDIX A Songs that Reference Boxing PersonalitiesAPPENDIX B Noteworthy Hip-Hop Collaborations with BoxersAPPENDIX C Noteworthy Hip-Hop Songs Specifically Crafted for BoxingAPPENDIX D Noteworthy Hip-Hop Songs by BoxersNOTESWORKS REFERENCED

Ike "The President" Ibeabuchi had the boxing world at his feet in 1997 after vanquishing David Tua in a battle for the ages in Sacramento. The Nigerian heavyweight''s subsequent descent into a vortex of mental illness and crime and punishment was as shocking as it was tragic.Was Ibeabuchi a vulnerable man exploited by a ruthless sport and a dysfunctional criminal justice system, or was he guilty-as-charged for his deeds and rightly punished?Somewhere amid a colorful cast of characters including Republican politicians, crooked promoters, and demons hiding in air-conditioning units, lies the uncomfortable truth.In President of Pandemonium, Luke G. Williams vividly recreates Ibeabuchi''s life in and out of the ring. Combining exclusive interviews with those who guided his career and observed him closely, as well as firsthand testimony from "The President" himself, this is a story of brilliance destroyed by dark forces, both real and imagined.

Macho Time will be the first definitive biography of Hector Camacho Sr., who lived a life as fast as his fists flew in the ring. Camacho's son, Hector Camacho Jr., also a professional boxer, has worked closely with author Christian Giudice to give him unprecedented access and insight into this complex man, who was tragically murdered in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2012.

"Carlos Monzon was one of Argentina's most celebrated figures. A renowned boxing champion and movie actor who enjoyed affairs with beautiful women, he also harbored a secret life of drug use, alcohol, and domestic violence. When his estranged wife was found dead-strangled and tossed from a balcony-Monzon confessed that they'd fought the night before, but he couldn't remember what had happened. The resulting murder trial cast a long shadow over Monzon's legacy and launched a decades-long battle between his critics and defenders. In A Fistful of Murder, Don Stradley explores Monzon's turbulent life, from his beginnings in poverty to his dramatic rise to stardom, all the way to the case that shook a country-and still haunts Argentina today"--

In >, Charles Farrell lets the public in on his gripping, harrowing, rich, and often amusing life that transverses his path from a teenage jazz prodigy, to mob-involved boxing fight-fixer, to his business partnership with the legendary Floyd Patterson, to fleeing a mob contract on his life, and to bargaining his way back to a life where he returned to jazz and collaborated with all-time greats, including Ornette Coleman. Along the way, Farrell's many brushes with iconic celebrities provide readers with eye-opening and revealing encounters that will surprise and delight.

In Killed in Brazil, Jimmy Tobin brilliantly uncovers the mysterious story behind legendary International Hall of Fame boxer Arturo "Thunder" Gatti's untimely death in Brazil.

In Shot at a Brothel, Patrick Connor reveals the salacious story of how handsome, playful, heavyweight boxer Oscar "Ringo" Bonavena wound up murdered outside of an infamous Nevada brothel, and why.

"Johnny had incredible heart, was such a sweet man, but was also tormented. He had two sides to him. The sweetest, nicest guy, but then the other side which could probably kill you. He was tortured with his addictions, but Johnny was always pure emotion in that ring."-Sammy 'The Red Rocker' Hagar, Musician

Filled with firsthand accounts from the men who trained Valero and the reporters who covered him, as well as insights from psychologists and forensic experts, Berserk is a hell-ride of a book.

In Slaughter in the Streets, Don Stradley masterfully unfolds the story of how Boston became "boxing's murder capital." From the early days of Boston's Mafia, to the era of Whitey Bulger, Stradley tells the fascinating stories of men who were drawn to the dual shady worlds of boxing and the mob.

In a life as tough as his battles in the ring, Ron Lyle had already served hard time for second-degree murder before he started his amateur boxing career at the age of twenty-nine. After he turned pro, fans knew him as the man who had Muhammad Ali beat on the scorecards for ten rounds in a fight for the heavyweight title; as the man who fought George Foreman in a legendary brawl with four knockdowns that nearly saw Foreman knocked cold; and as the man who was arrested for murder a second time.Off the Ropes: The Ron Lyle Story is not your typical boxing biography, exploring not only the greatest era of heavyweights in boxing history, but also telling an equally compelling personal tale. Ron Lyle grew up in the Denver projects, one of nineteen children in a tight-knit, religious family. At twenty, he was convicted for a disputed gang killing and served seven and a half years at the Colorado State Penitentiary at Cañon City, where at one point he was nearly shanked to death, and where he learned to box before he was paroled in 1969.After a meteoric amateur career, he turned pro in 1971, and over the next six years established an outstanding professional record, which, in addition to the near misses against Ali and Foreman, included a brutal knockout win over one of the era s most feared fighters, big-punching Earnie Shavers.Then, in 1978, Lyle was indicted for murder a second time and, even though he was acquitted, his career was effectively over. The years that followed were filled with struggle, a captivating love story, and eventual redemption. Today, a youth center in Denver that he ran still bears his name.Off the Ropes: The Ron Lyle Story is the poignant, uplifting biography of a singular man.