BOOKS
Dave published seven books, one of which, 'Dodgy Dave's Little Black Book', was later re-published as 'Dave Courtney's Little Black Book'.
Reviews gave praise to his honesty and self-deprecating humour in his autobiographies, noting that they provided a savage yet entertaining glimpse of his life. They are described as captivating and worthwhile reads. 'Stop The Ride I Want To Get Off' was particularly noted for its magnificently funny and satirical humour, and became a No.1 best seller.
1999: STOP THE RIDE I WANT TO GET OFF
An incredulous book. Quite simply the funniest and wittiest read in a whole generation.
No.1 BEST SELLER
2000: RAVING LUNACY
Notorious London gangster and the face of clubland. Parties in prisons and sewers to winning 1999s
BEST PROMOTION
2001: DODGY DAVE’S
LITTLE BLACK BOOK
Story of gangsters. Reggie Kray and Ronnie Biggs. Tougher than tough women. Who made it and who didn’t.
2003: THE RIDE’S BACK ON
Met Police’s DC Warnes calls Dave a grass but gets 4yrs himself for PCOJ. Dave then knocks him out in a Jester’s outfit at The Old Bailey.
2005: F**K THE RIDE
Dave’s Trials and tribulations both in Court and out. The laughs, and a near fatal car crash. Sicilian Mafia. New York, his Vegas marriage and his film Hell To Pay.
2005: DAVE COURTNEY’S LITTLE BLACK BOOK
Stories of gangsters. Reggie Kray and Ronnie Biggs. Tougher than tough women. Who made it and who didn’t.
2006: DAVE COURTNEY’S HEROES AND VILLAINS
One of the most notorious men in London, reveals the characters who influenced his colourful criminal life.
2008: THE BRITISH CRIME AND PRISON QUIZ BOOK
All aspects of the British underworld. An educational treasure trove and quiz book.
