Alcatraz: A Definitive History of the Penitentiary Years
"... a greater trove of historical riches and human drama than screenwriters could imagine."--Jeanne Cooper, San Francisco Chronicle"Through meticulous research, he has captured the experience of Alcatraz with an authentic voice."--From the foreword by former Alcatraz Inmate Darwin E. Coon."A detailed, in-depth, definitive, informative, and superbly presented account of an infamous institution of American history."--Jim Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review, KNLS Bookwatch"This is a serious book, a comprehensive history of the island during its three decades as a federal penitentiary. At 451 oversized pages, including more than 1,000 pictures, it also represents a mammoth research undertaking... simply a terrific book, and an even better reference tool."--Sue Fishkoff, Coast Weekly