Homicide: Life on the Street: Life on the Street

by Lisa Doris Alexander

Renowned for its unique visual style, Homicide: Life on the Street fundamentally changed the police procedural genre. The show broke records, featured memorable characters, and launched careers--most notably that of David Simon, whose own nonfiction book, Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets, inspired the series, and who went on to create both The Wire and Treme. Homicide was an anomaly in the 1990s for its honest and open portrayals and discussions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081434867X
• ISBN13: 9780814348673
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Wayne State University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 7.0"