- Hardcover: 323 pages
- Publisher: Hyperion Books; First Edition edition (Oct 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1562827049
- ISBN-13: 978-1562827045
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.5 x 4.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 243,383 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The writer of the horrific journal is James Maybrick, a depraved drug-taking, womanising 49-year-old Liverpool cotton merchant with a history of domestic violence. In this bestselling analysis of his diary, investigative author Shirley Harrison explains all about the origins of the text, the rigorous scientific analysis it has endured and reveals startling new information about Maybrick's shadowy background. All this, combined with a chilling confession scratched into a watch, 'I am Jack. J Maybrick,' provide powerful justification that Maybrick was Jack the Ripper. The diary itself is reproduced in full, so that you too can judge whether these are the deeply disturbing words of Jack the Ripper himself, reaching out from across the abyss of more than a century.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There have been so many books written over the years, with so many different theories on who was Jack the Ripper, but can this book possibly be the answer to that on going question? One of the most important facts that emerges while reading this chilling account of a madman's diary, is that all the events, killings and locations seem to tie in perfectly with all the relevant known facts about the case. Also intruiging, is the aspect that this book relates to James Maybrick as not only being the Ripper, but also leads us into another famous case of his wife Florence, who was accused and ultimately found guilty of poisening her husband (James) with arsenic. Which then points you in the direction of wanting to read all about Florence, her life with Maybrick, the trial and her inprisonment. Seemingly, this 'diary' seems to have it all, but can any of us really know for certain who was Jack the Ripper? While you may not be totally convinced that Maybrick was in fact the Whitechapel murderer, it is without a shadow of a doubt an engrossing book to read and well worth purchasing. Personally, it is such an interesting account of one mans diabolical behaviour and ultimate self destruction that you will re-read this book many times over. Whether this book is absolute fact or fiction do not miss the opportunity of at least reading this story once.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I really enjoyed this book but then i am one of those people who loves reading anything about Jack the Ripper. I felt there was a lot in here to pursuade you of the possibility this really was Jack's diary. the pictures were a useful addition but i do think there should have been more debate as to whether this really could have been genuine. It felt to me that the author wanted to believe and this clouded the judgement somewhat. All in all though i felt this was an interesting read, opening up a different avenue for debate. I liked the fact that there were pictures of the actual diary that you could read through, along with a transcript for those that struggled witht he old fashioned writing.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Along with the documentary (of the same name) this book is a must for any Ripper "enthusiast". I believe the Diary is real, but see for yourself. Read the undeniable account of James Maybrick, and his life as "Saucy Jack". The book includes a facimile and reprint of the "diary" itself, and ends with two essays debating the authenticity of the diary. Read it, Read It, READ IT! (supposedly it is soon to be made into a major motion picture, starring Anthony Hopkins)
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jack the ripper diary
Good story I have always thought that the american doctor was the most likely but this makes you think! Very possible.
Published 15 months ago by mikep
THe genuine article
I read this when it was first published and found it absolutely convincing, even when 'Ripperologists' started screaming fake I was still convinced but doubts had been raised so I... Read more
Published 20 months ago by John Donovan
good reading.
this item was bought for my daughter, who enjoyed it ver much,she likes stuff like this, so she was very pleased with it, also the delivery was good and it was in very good... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mrs. J. Marsh
It's been proven as a hoax!
An interesting story - but one that is better suited to a novel.
So many people see this as "fact" - but the truth is, there really is no history to the diary before its... Read more
So many people see this as "fact" - but the truth is, there really is no history to the diary before its... Read more
Published on 15 May 2008 by My ID's Not Government Property
'The Most Exciting Book On The Ripper For Over A Century!'
Before the release of this book, I had had simply a 'passing interest' in the tale of Jack The Ripper. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2007 by Antony May
What a thought!
Jack the Ripper remains the most notorious serial killer of all time. The fact he was never caught and never identified maintains the mystery. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2007 by D. N. Carter
GREAT BOOK THAT ALL RIPPER FANS MUST HAVE
The story of Jack the Ripper is one of the greatest mysteries of all time, and this book proves that. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2004 by "chronic_allstar"
So now we know who he was..!
Anyone who still doubts that James Maybrick was Jack the Ripper has either not read this and Paul Feldman's further conclusions in 'the Final Chapter' (the evidence in which is... Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2001
What nonsense!
If you love a whodunnit then you'll love this book. Unfortunately, the mystery is not who committed the Whitechapel Murders but who penned this blatant hoax, although perhaps an... Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2001
This is a MUST for anyone interested in Jack the Ripper
After reading this book i was totally convinced that James Maybrick was Jack the Ripper. Even after reading about the constant questioning by ripperoligists and their continuing... Read more
Published on 28 May 2000
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