Escape from Alcatraz (book)
1963 non-fiction book
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Escape from Alcatraz is a 1963 non-fiction book, written by San Francisco Chronicle reporter John Campbell Bruce,[1][2][3][4][5] about the history of Alcatraz Penitentiary and the escape attempts made by the inmates. It was revised in 1976 and again in 2005.[6]
AuthorJohn Campbell Bruce
LanguageEnglish
GenreNon-fiction
Publication date
1963 | |
| Author | John Campbell Bruce |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
Publication date | 1963 |
Portions of this book present the escape of Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin, which became the basis for the film Escape from Alcatraz in 1979.
Current edition
- Bruce, J. Campbell (1 April 2005). Escape From Alcatraz. Ten Speed Press. ISBN 978-1-58008-678-3.
