About the book
\"The first complete, authoritative account of the career of Charles Manson. A terrifying book.\" -- New York Times Book Review
In August of 1969, during two bloody evenings of paranoid, psychedelic savagery, Charles Manson and his dystopic communal family helped to wreck the dreams of the Love Generation. At least nine people were murdered, among them Sharon Tate, the young, beautiful, pregnant, actress and wife of Roman Polanski.
Ed Sanders's unnerving and detailed look at the horror dealt by Manson and his followers is a classic of the true-crime genre. The Family was originally published in 1971 and remains the most meticulously researched account of the most notorious murders of the 1960s.
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Using firsthand accounts from some of the family's infamous members, including the wizard himself, Sanders examines not only the origins and legacy of Manson and his family, but also the mysteries that persist. Completely revised and updated, this edition features 25 harrowing black-and-white photos from the investigation.
\"One of the best-researched, best-written, thoroughly-constructed, and eminently significant books of our times. . . . A masterpiece.\" -- Boston Phoenix
Editions of The Family
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781560253969
- EBook
- ISBN 9780306834226
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\"The first complete, authoritative account of the career of Charles Manson. A terrifying book.\" -- New York Times Book Review
In August of 1969, during two bloody evenings of paranoid, psychedelic savagery, Charles Manson and his dystopic communal family helped to wreck the dreams of the Love Generation. At least nine people were murdered, among them Sharon Tate, the young, beautiful, pregnant, actress and wife of Roman Polanski.
Ed Sanders's unnerving and detailed look at the horror dealt by Manson and his followers is a classic of the true-crime genre. The Family was originally published in 1971 and remains the most meticulously researched account of the most notorious murders of the 1960s.
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Using firsthand accounts from some of the family's infamous members, including the wizard himself, Sanders examines not only the origins and legacy of Manson and his family, but also the mysteries that persist. Completely revised and updated, this edition features 25 harrowing black-and-white photos from the investigation.
\"One of the best-researched, best-written, thoroughly-constructed, and eminently significant books of our times. . . . A masterpiece.\" -- Boston Phoenix
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Family about?
\"The first complete, authoritative account of the career of Charles Manson. A terrifying book.\" -- New York Times Book Review
In August of 1969, during two bloody evenings of paranoid, psychedelic savagery, Charles Manson and his dystopic communal family helped to wreck the dreams of the Love Generation. At least nine people were murdered, among them Sharon Tate, the young, beautiful, pregnant, actress and wife of Roman Polanski.
Ed Sanders's unnerving and detailed look at the horror dealt by Manson and his followers is a classic of the true-crime genre. The Family was originally published in 1971 and remains the most meticulously researched account of the most notorious murders of the 1960s.
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Using firsthand accounts from some of the family's infamous members, including the wizard himself, Sanders examines not only the origins and legacy of Manson and his family, but also the mysteries that persist. Completely revised and updated, this edition features 25 harrowing black-and-white photos from the investigation.
\"One of the best-researched, best-written, thoroughly-constructed, and eminently significant books of our times. . . . A masterpiece.\" -- Boston Phoenix
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Family?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > True stories / true accounts of events > True crime > True crime: serial killers and murderers
Where can I read a sample of The Family?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781560253969
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Family?
Ed Sanders
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Family is available as paperback(ISBN 9781560253969) and ebook(ISBN 9780306834226)
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