Malcolm Braly (July 25, 1925April 7, 1980) was an American author born in Portland, Oregon. He spent much of his life in and out of various prisons, including

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and

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, before earning recognition as an author after his final release from prison in 1965.Fraser, C. Gerald, "Malcolm Braly, 50; Writer on Prisons; Spent 20 Years in Institutions, Author of 'On the Yard' and San Quentin Memoirs Talents Are Discovered," ''The New York Times,'' April 9, 1980
/ref> His most acclaimed novel, ''On the Yard'', was first published in 1967, and adapted to film in 1979. 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

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, at 54.

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Malcolm Braly at Starkhousepress.com
Prison writings 1925 births 1980 deaths 20th-century American novelists 20th-century American male writers Writers from Portland, Oregon American male novelists Prisoners and detainees of California San Quentin State Prison inmates Novelists from Oregon {{US-novelist-1920s-stub