Shooting for the Mob: Written by Alex Ferrari

"Alex’s wild account of trying to make his film reads like a Hollywood thriller; exciting, scary, at times funny, with a terrifying antagonist/producer in Jimmy, the Bipolar Mobster.  The book also expertly dramatizes the filmmaking process and even more importantly, the filmmaker’s mindset – Alex, the director, represents anyone who’s ever tried to make a film – he gives a voice to that desperate need to live one’s life-long dream of shooting a movie – and what a filmmaker will go through and sacrifice, both physically and emotionally, to get that done.  I couldn’t put this book down."

"Ferrari spins the kind of wild tale that makes the reader laugh and cringe simultaneously. This is the ultimate "How-Not-To" primer for beginning directors -- and, for everyone else, a yarn to enjoy for its dark-edged hilarity."

"So, you think you've heard it all when it comes to Hollywood stories, but I guarantee you've never heard one like Alex Ferrari's. Part cautionary tale, part unbelievable gangster caper, if you've ever dreamed of making a movie (or made one), you won't want to miss this book."

"Shooting for the Mob” is a compelling page-turner that not only brings a fresh take on the mobster genre but also serves as a primer for those looking to establish a career in filmmaking. As a result, Alex Ferrari has woven together a tale that is not only richly entertaining, but informative as well. Oh, and it pairs nicely with some marinara and a full-bodied Barolo."

"After reading this book, you will never look at films the same way. What is it that attracts all kinds of people to the magic, fun, and horrors of the filmmaking process and pursuing one's Hollywood dream? The ultimate answer might be inside these pages."

"Alex Ferrari has written an important book. I say this because I believe that it is important for independent filmmakers (and I count myself among them) from all walks of life and regardless of where they reside on the spectrum of success or failure, to hear stories like Alex’s if only to attempt to grasp the sheer level of commitment, fortitude, stamina, stress, and joy and satisfaction of living a life of passion to the extreme."

"I wish i could give this book 1000 stars it was that good! Ive read a lot in my life, in fact I've always been joked with about all the books i have laying around... i just love it. This book i could literally not put down!!! i blew through it in about 2 days whenever i got some spare time. It is a book about filmmaking yes, but much much more than that! It is a book about LIFE ITSELF and the journey we all must take in the process of growing up into who we are as a mature human beings, knowing who we are and what we stand for."