{"product_id":"evidence-of-things-seen-true-crime-in-an-era-of-reckoning-isbn-9780063233928","title":"Evidence of Things Seen: True Crime in an Era of Reckoning","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Sarah Weinman, the award-winning editor of \u003cem\u003eUnspeakable Acts\u003c\/em\u003e, a groundbreaking new anthology showcasing the future of the true crime genre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrue crime, as an entertainment genre, has always prioritized clear narrative arcs: victims wronged, police detectives in pursuit, suspects apprehended, justice delivered. But what stories have been ignored?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\tIn \u003cem\u003eEvidence of Things Seen, \u003c\/em\u003efourteen of the most innovative crime writers working today cast a light on the cases that give crucial insight into our society. Wesley Lowery writes about a lynching left unsolved for decades by an indifferent police force and a family’s quest for answers. Justine van der Leun reports on the thousands of women in prison for defending themselves from abuse. May Jeong reveals how the Atlanta spa shootings tell a story of America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\tEdited by acclaimed writer Sarah Weinman, and with an introduction by attorney and host of the \u003cem\u003eUndisclosed \u003c\/em\u003epodcast Rabia Chaudry, this anthology pulls back the curtain on how crime itself is a by-product of America’s systemic harms and inequalities. And in doing so, it reveals how the genre of true crime can be a catalyst for social change. These works combine brilliant storytelling with incisive cultural examinations—and challenge each of us to ask what justice should look like. \u003cem\u003eEvidence of Things Seen \u003c\/em\u003eintroduces the new classics of true crime.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"You know the feeling that you’ve heard the news even if you haven’t? “Evidence of Things Seen: True Crime in an Era of Reckoning” (July 4) is an addicting anthology of reporting that reframes crime writing itself, from pieces on the real-life models for David Simon’s fictional police, decades-old murders facing charges of indifference to Amanda Knox on “Amanda Knox” the image. (Editor Sarah Weinman has become a seal of excellence for true crime.) \" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e “\u003cem\u003eEvidence of Things Seen \u003c\/em\u003eis a healthy antidote to ‘Dateline’-style sensationalist programming. The essays avoid traditional black-and-white stories and instead embrace the nuance of reporting on crime, showing the ways stories of wrongdoing often illuminate broader issues in our society. . . . The questions this book raises are critical and timely, and I look forward to seeing what these writers ask next.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Evidence of Things Seen\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent and important collection that shines a light on the complicated obsession [of true crime]. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShondaland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a book about finding justice in a system that can frequently be unjust. These are stories about inequality, victims who must fight to be heard, and the tendency of the legal system to marginalize, or ignore, entire groups of people. . . . A valuable addition to the ever-growing genre of crime nonfiction.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A powerful anthology that illustrates how true-crime stories can, in fact, expose injustice and bring about social change.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAirMail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890438435045,"sku":"NP9780063233928","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063233928.jpg?v=1730233282","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/evidence-of-things-seen-true-crime-in-an-era-of-reckoning-isbn-9780063233928","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}