The Gonif . . . Red Rudensky [generic inscription signed by Rudensky in red ink]

Rudensky, Morris (Red, born Macy Motle Friedman) and Don Riley, edited by John M. Sullivan, Jr., introduction by James V. Bennett

Blue Earth, MN: The Piper Co., 1970. Hardcover. [xii] 215p. [iii] Leo Rosten definition of "gonif" introduction, co-author bio and photo, inscription and signature, text block is very toned and pages brittle, first edition hardcover bound in blue cloth boards with red titles.

Prison memoir of a Prohibition-era safe-cracker. While in prison in Atlanta he edited The Atlantean magazine while serving as cellmate to Al Capone.

Cat.No: 335824
ISBN: 0878320024

Price: $45.00