Malcolm Braly
Malcolm Braly | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 July 1925 |
| Died | 7 April 1980 (aged 54) |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Writing career | |
| Period | 1960–1979 |
| Subjects | prison, incarceration |
| Notable work | On the Yard (1967) |
Malcolm Braly (July 25, 1925 – April 7, 1980[1]) was an American author born in Portland, Oregon. He spent much of his life in and out of various prisons, including Folsom Prison and San Quentin, before earning recognition as an author after his final release from prison in 1965.[1]
His most acclaimed novel, On the Yard, was first published in 1967,[2] and adapted to film in 1978.[3] His other books include Felony Tank (1961); Shake Him Till He Rattles (1963); It's Cold Out There (1966); his memoir, False Starts: A Memoir of San Quentin and Other Prisons (1976); and his final novel, The Protector (1979).
Braly died of injuries sustained from a traffic accident in Baltimore, Maryland, at 54.[1]
On the Yard was republished by New York Review Books in 2002.[4] His other books have been reissued by Stark House Press.[5]
Reception
Jonathan Lethem has praised On the Yard as one of the best American prison novels.[6]
References
- 1 2 3 Fraser, C. Gerald (1980-04-09). "Malcolm Braly, 50; Writer on Prisons; Spent 20 Years in Institutions Author of 'On the Yard' and San Quentin Memoirs Talents Are Discovered". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
- ↑ Rhodes, Richard (1967-10-22). "San Quentin Survival Kit". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
- ↑ "Stir Fry". Time. 1979-02-12. Archived from the original on May 9, 2007. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
- ↑ Francken, James. "All Monte Carlo". London Review of Books. 23 May 2002.
- ↑ Greene, Brian. Writing Behind Bars: The True Tale of Noir Hero Malcolm Braly. CrimeReads. April 8, 2016.
- ↑ Lethem, Jonathan. Finishing Carpenter. The Paris Review. April 14, 2014.