Gomorrah

'Read this important book' - The GuardianSeeking the truth behind organized crime in Naples, Roberto Saviano bravely brings to light the monstrous activities and far-reaching influence of the notorious Camorra – locally known as ‘the System'.Unveiling the Camorra's involvement in high fashion to illegal drugs and even toxic waste disposal, Gomorrah unflinchingly explores the syndicate's iron grip on the Neapolitan coast, stretching beyond traditional depictions of Italian life.The book oscillates between exhilarating investigative journalism and a poignant memoir, painting both a factual and emotional picture of life in the shadow of organized crime. Saviano's courageous work has earned him global acclaim . . . and police protection.This is not just a story; it's a dramatic reveal of a dark criminal reality – which will shatter your understanding of Naples' hidden underbelly.Now part of the Picador Collection.

Powerful and poetic, This crushing testimonial is the most important book to come out of Italy in years . . . After reading Gomorrah, it becomes impossible to see Italy, and the global market, in the same way again, This is a kaleidoscopic personal testimony rooted in a visceral rage and revulsion at what organized crime has done to one of the most beautiful places on earth . . . Read this important book, One of the most enthralling and distrubing books written on organized crime, Roberto Saviano's horrifying book paints organised crime as it really is. Forget Vito Corleone; forget Ray Liotta in Goodfellas . . . as an insight into a terrifying world by a remarkable investigative journalist, it is riveting.

Roberto Saviano was born in 1979 and studied philosophy at the University of Naples. His novel The Piranhas earned widespread acclaim and was adapted as a major motion picture, which won the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay at the Berlinale. Gomorrah, his first book, has won many awards, including the prestigious 2006 Viareggio Literary Award. It was adapted into a play; a film, which won the Grand Prix du Jury at Cannes; and a television series.