Edwin Alonzo Boyd (book)
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| Author | Brian Vallée |
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| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Doubleday Canada |
Publication date | 1997 |
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| ISBN | 978-0-385-25827-2 |
Edwin Alonzo Boyd: The Story of the Notorious Boyd Gang is a non-fiction book written by Brian Vallée. It was published in 1997 by Doubleday Canada. This work revolves around the life of notorious Canadian bank robber Edwin Alonzo Boyd and his role in the Boyd Gang. Vallée worked closed with Boyd in the writing of this book and spent considerable time interviewing Boyd about his memories of his criminal career.[1]
Adaptations
In addition to authoring the Edwin Alonzo Boyd: The Story of the Notorious Boyd Gang book, in 2002 Brian Vallée helped produced "Unmaking the Myth: The Life and Times of Edwin Alonzo Boyd" CBC documentary on Boyd.,[2] In 2011 the film Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster depicting the life of Edwin and the gang premiered at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival. It won the Best First Canadian feature prize at the Festival.[3]
Eternal links
- Official Website
- Edwin Alonzo Boyd: The Story of the Notorious Boyd Gang series in the Brian Vallée archival fonds
References
- ↑ Smith, Alison (November 29, 2002). "Boyd Gang: Bodies in the Chevy". CBC Archives. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Toronto's Infamous "Boyd Gang"". CBC Archives. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
- ↑ Fletcher, Bernie (May 17, 2012). "Edwin Boy: Danford boy gone bad". Beach Metro Community News. Retrieved March 29, 2016.