Autobiographies of Crime Figures and Gangsters

Al Capone, the infamous Chicago gangster, penned his autobiography titled "The Untouchables: My Life as a Chicago Gangster" in collaboration with journalist Fred D. Pasley.

Butch Cassidy, the legendary outlaw and bank robber, detailed his life of crime and daring escapes in his autobiography, "Life on the Run: A Fugitive's Story."

Lucky Luciano, a prominent figure in organized crime, authored the autobiography "The Godfather: My Life in the Mafia," shedding light on his involvement in the Mafia and the underworld.

Dee Brown, a renowned historian, authored the book "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," which delves into the history of Native Americans and their struggles during the 19th century.

Griselda Blanco, known as the "Queen of the Mob," detailed her life of crime and rise to power in the drug trafficking world in her autobiography, "Queen of the Mob."

Sammy Gravano, a former high-ranking member of the Gambino crime family, penned his autobiography, "The Last Mafioso," in which he recounts his life in the Mafia and his decision to become a government informant.

Robert Mazur, a former DEA agent, authored the autobiography "Running with the Devil: The True Story of a DEA Agent on the Front Lines of the Drug War," sharing his experiences and insights into the world of drug trafficking.

Richard Kuklinski, a notorious Mafia hitman, recounted his life of crime and his involvement in numerous murders in his autobiography, "The Iceman: Confessions of a Mafia Hitman."

David Maurer, a sociologist and writer, delved into the world of con artists and their deceptive practices in his autobiography, "The Big Con: The Story of the Confidence Man."

Phoolan Devi, a notorious female bandit in India, recounted her life of crime and survival in the dacoit gangs in her autobiography, "The Bandit Queen of India: An Indian Woman's Battle for Survival in the Dacoit Gangs."

Rudyard Kipling, the renowned author, penned the autobiography "The Man Who Would Be King," which narrates the adventures of two British officers in Afghanistan and their quest to establish a kingdom.

Edward H. Sutherland, a sociologist and criminologist, authored the autobiography "The Wrong Side of the Law: The Autobiography of a Thief, Burglar, and Confidence Man," based on his research and interviews with professional thieves.

John Dillinger, a notorious bank robber during the Great Depression, detailed his life of crime and daring robberies in his autobiography, "The Bank Robber: My Life in Crime."

Herbert Asbury, a journalist and historian, authored the autobiography "The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld," providing a detailed account of the history of gangs and organized crime in New York City.

Mark Winegardner, an American author, penned the autobiography "The Godfather Returns," a sequel to Mario Puzo's classic novel "The Godfather," continuing the story of the Corleone family.