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Issue Details: First known date: 2002... 2002 The First Fagin : The True Story of Ikey Solomon
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form y separately published work icon The First Fagin Helen Gaynor , Alan Rosenthal , ( dir. Helen Gaynor et. al. )agent Australia : Roar Film Rosenthal Films Wild Fury , 2012 Z1901704 2012 single work film/TV

'When Charles Dickens created the character of Fagin in Oliver Twist, he gave birth to one of the most infamous personas in English literature. Few people know that Dickens' portrait of Fagin was possibly based on the Jewish receiver and fencer of stolen goods, Ikey Solomon. Much as been written about Ikey's exploits, his amazing and daring prison escapes capturing people's imaginations through the generations. The First Fagin recreates the fantastical life of Ikey Solomon, the most famous criminal of his age. From London's dens of vice, to Newgate jail to Australia's prison shores, Ikey takes us on a journey into crime, punishment, adventure and love whilst struggling against the transportation system of 19th century England.'

(Helen Gaynor and Alan Rosenthal. Sourced from International Movie Database record)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Melbourne, Victoria,: Acland Press , 2002 .
      Extent: xvi, 176p.p.
      Description: illus.
      Note/s:
      • Includes index.
      • Bibliography: p. 151-171.
      ISBN: 0958557624
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