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J. Campbell Bruce – Escape From Alcatraz – a farewell to The Rock – First Edition 1967
£275.00
A first edition, first printing of ‘Escape From Alcatraz’ by J. Bruce Campbell, published by Hammond Hammond in 1967. A very good book without inscriptions, in a very good unclipped wrapper with some light tape burns to the spine and corners. Some creasing and wear to the extremities.
First published in 1963, the novel chronicles the history of the infamous Alcatraz prison and the daring escape attempts made by its inmates. The book provides a detailed account of the penitentiary’s construction, its role as a high-security federal prison, and the notorious criminals it housed, such as Al Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly. Central to the narrative is the legendary 1962 escape by Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin, who vanished from their cells, never to be seen again. Bruce meticulously details their elaborate planning, execution, and the aftermath, raising questions about their fate. The book is well-researched, blending historical facts with engaging storytelling, offering readers an in-depth look at the resilience and ingenuity of those who dared to challenge the so-called “inescapable” prison. It remains a gripping exploration of one of America’s most famous prison escapes.
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A first edition, first printing of ‘Escape From Alcatraz’ by J. Bruce Campbell, published by Hammond Hammond in 1967. A very good book without inscriptions, in a very good unclipped wrapper with some light tape burns to the spine and corners. Some creasing and wear to the extremities.
First published in 1963, the novel chronicles the history of the infamous Alcatraz prison and the daring escape attempts made by its inmates. The book provides a detailed account of the penitentiary’s construction, its role as a high-security federal prison, and the notorious criminals it housed, such as Al Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly. Central to the narrative is the legendary 1962 escape by Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin, who vanished from their cells, never to be seen again. Bruce meticulously details their elaborate planning, execution, and the aftermath, raising questions about their fate. The book is well-researched, blending historical facts with engaging storytelling, offering readers an in-depth look at the resilience and ingenuity of those who dared to challenge the so-called “inescapable” prison. It remains a gripping exploration of one of America’s most famous prison escapes.
