Experience the gripping stories of some of America's most infamous criminals through their own words in this thoroughly revised and expanded special edition.

With a wealth of new information, including candid interviews with notorious figures like James "Whitey" Bulger, and a fresh narrative on the notorious Mickey Cohen, this collection offers a unique glimpse into the lives of Alcatraz's most notorious inmates.

This book contains explicit depictions of crime and violence, making it essential for mature readers only.

The storied history of Alcatraz Island, once home to the nation's most hardened felons, provides a chilling backdrop for the compelling stories within.

Here are some of the notables who called Alcatraz home:

• Al Capone

• Mickey Cohen

• James "Whitey" Bulger

• George "Machine Gun" Kelly

• Robert Stroud, infamous as the "Birdman of Alcatraz"

• Alvin Karpis

• Henri Young

• John and Clarence Anglin

• Roy Gardner

With decades of meticulous research, the author has compiled an extraordinary collection of letters from the inmates, many previously unpublished.

This remarkable compilation includes:

• A foreword by a former Alcatraz officer

• Over 280 photographs of the inmates and the prison's operational history