Mother's Skin

di Juliusz J. Manell (Autore)

Juliusz J. Manell, 2025

What turns a quiet, lonely farm boy into one of the most grotesque monsters in American history? Before Norman Bates, before Hannibal Lecter, there was Ed Gein—the unassuming handyman from Plainfield, Wisconsin, whose mild demeanor concealed a nightmare of unimaginable horror. When police entered his remote farmhouse in 1957, they didn't just find a crime scene; they stumbled into a macabre museum of death fashioned from human remains. Mother's Skin: A Psychological Portrait of Ed Gein goes beyond the sensational headlines to explore the twisted psyche of the man who became the inspiration for Hollywood's most terrifying villains. This gripping true crime analysis delves deep into the suffocating relationship with his domineering mother, Augusta, and examines the psychological breakdown that led him to robbery, murder, and desecration. Inside, you will uncover: A detailed timeline of Gein's isolated life and the events that shaped his madness. A psychological analysis of his motives, exploring themes of obsession, repression, and identity. The shocking details of his crimes and the gruesome discoveries that horrified the world. Gein's lasting and disturbing legacy on popular culture, from Psycho to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Perfect for fans of Mindhunter and readers of Harold Schechter, this book is a chilling and meticulously researched journey into the mind of a killer. Dare to look behind the quiet facade and discover the true story of the Butcher of Plainfield.

• Autore: Juliusz J. Manell
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 01:22:23
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Juliusz J. Manell
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9788397802339