Peaky Blinders

Since it first swaggered onto our screens in 2013, stylish period crime saga Peaky Blinders has become a cultural phenomenon. Over the past decade, this underdog drama from outside the capital has defied the odds to build a devoted cult following worldwide, from Small Heath in Birmingham to Hollywood in LA, from catwalks to backstreet barbershops, and from streaming services to millionaire mansions. This book celebrates every aspect of the Peaky Blinders style: from its humble beginnings as fireside family folklore for creator Steven Knight, through its word-of-mouth rise to TV's top tier, all the way to the globally popular explosive swansong series. The book is structured geographically, with sections covering the now legendary locations, from the Birmingham backstreets of Small Heath including the Garrison, Charlie Strong's Yard to places farther afield, like Arrow House, the Grace Shelby Institute, and the House of Commons. Each location shows off exceptional photography and cinematography in Peaky Blinders, highlighting to the reader how the series progressed, how and where characters developed, plotlines evolved and the scope widened from Birmingham to Boston as the Peaky Blinders took over the world. The text will enhance this visual story with insights into the creative vision and filming process, with well-informed critical commentary and fan-pleasing production details. A must-have for fans and aficionados, this is the official visual companion to the sensational series which took the world by storm and set new high standards in TV production.