In the belly of the beast

letters from prison

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166 pages

English language

Published 1991 by Vintage Books.

ISBN:
978-0-679-73237-2
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OCLC Number:
23020567

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This book collects Abbott's correspondence from prison with Norman Mailer, who provides an introduction. Abbott was a convict who had served the bulk of his life in various prisons across the country. The book is a lauded entry in the repertoire of prison literature.

5 editions

Subjects

  • Abbott, Jack Henry, 1944-
  • Prisoners -- United States -- Biography.
  • Prisons -- United States.