Octavo, 363pp. Blue hardcover, title in blue on red cloth spine. Full number line listed on copyright page. Solid text block, light rubbing and sunning to edges of covers. A few spots of wear to rear cover. In the publisher's dust jacket, $24.00 retail price on front flap, shelf worn, near fine condition. A nice copy. Nicholas Pileggi (b. 1933) is an American writer best known for his work co-writing the screenplay for the 1990 film Goodfellas. This work was adopted by Martin Scorsese into the 1995 film, Casino, starring Robert De Niro.