The Art of Violence: True Stories of the Hardest Men in Britain

by Kate Kray, David Bailey

Kate Kray has access to the most dangerous men in Britain. Her bestselling books Hard Bastards and Hard Bastards 2, and the accompanying television series, have created a whole new subcurrent of literature portraying the gritty reality of violence in Britain in all its many forms. David Bailey has been following Kate's work from the very beginning. Now he has asked to accompany her around the country to photograph all the most terrifying men Kate knows. The Art of Violence is the astonishing result. An intriguing mixture of shockingly frank interviews, gripping reportage, and Bailey's exclusive photography, it is lavishly produced, artistically significant and utterly compelling.

255 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2003