This superb book covers the history of the classic apes saga. Studios comic book continuation of the classic planet of the apes film series which began in 1968. Jan 01, 2014 this was a good book but now even more than ever i would like to read about rise of the planet of the apes but there seems to be no official novelization for the rise of the planet of the apes or any book that tells about the apes beginnings. But the impact and long lasting influence of the 1968 original. He considered his subsequent books, of which planet of the apes is the most wellknown, to be social fantasies.
Pierre boulle 20 february 1912 30 january 1994 was a french novelist best known for two works, the bridge over the river kwai 1952 and planet of the. The real planet of the apes is punctuated with wonderful bits of paleontological history and anecdotes about beguns own experiences in the field. Gaska is the senior development editor at lion forge comics. Rinzler, fraser heston, and everyone involved in the making of this book. In this compelling and accessible book, david begun, one of the worlds leading paleoanthropologists, transports readers to an epoch in the remote past when the earth was home to many. Dayton ward, noted star trek novelist and contributor, the planet of the apes chronicles this may be hard for some folks to believe, but rich is an even bigger freak for all things planet of the apes than i am. With these words, pierre boulle hurtles the reader onto the planet of the apes. He is the author of both bridge on the river kwai and the planet of. Timeline of the planet of the apesthe definitive chronology and lexicon of the planet of the apes the. With the outbreak of world war ii, he was called into service. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 268 pages and is available in paperback format. Take the time and enjoy the ride, watch as he inserts some really good writing into a fun and action packed story.
This poster shows a shackled charlton heston appearing before a tribunal of apes. Dudes written two swank books on the subject, even. No other book covers the topic in such a coherent and comprehensive way. Harlan coben believes planet of the apes is the best twist. Youll be less surprised when you learn the original novel planet of the apes was written by pierre boulle, author of the bridge over the river kwai. Planet of the apes recounts the tale of ulysse who takes on an intergalactic expedition to an earthlike planet near the star sun of betelgeuse. Sequarts books analyzing planet of the apes facebook. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Boulle was an engineer serving as a secret agent with the free french in singapore, when he was captured and subjected to two. Aug 04, 2014 the man behind two cinema greats was the little known french spy, pierre boulle as well as the planet of the apes, he also wrote the bridge on the river kwai. In the novel planet of the apes, the three frenchmen making the first interstellar journey discover a remarkably earthlike world orbiting betelgeuseearthlike, with one crucial difference. No planet of the apes fan should miss out on this original apes story written by new york times bestselling author greg keyes, whose previous works include the star wars. Planet of the apes the monkey planet abebooks passion for books. He escaped in 1944 and was picked up by a british plane. Zaius, and taylor, the human astronaut whose timetraveling. Pdf planet of the apes download full pdf book download. French writer pierre boulle 19121994 made use of his experience as a soldier in wwii in depicting the relationship of apes and men in this 1963 book, planet of the apes. Marvel comics released a number of titles, the longestlived being planet of the apes published under the marvel imprint curtis magazines, which appeared in blackandwhite magazine format, and ran for twentynine issues from 1974 to 1977. He trained as an engineer, and in 1936, he travelled to malaysis to work on a rubber plantation. That was the first western comics publication in the planet of the apes franchise. Planet of the apes by pierre boulle and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The behind thescenes story of the classic science fiction saga joe russo, author, larry landsman, author, larry landsman, joint author with. Greg wise reads pierre boulles chilling, iconic novel about a nightmare world where apes rule over men. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. The behindthescenes story of the classic science fiction saga. The book also chronicles what happens inbetween the events of rise and dawn of the planet of the apes, as well as the events between dawn of and war for the planet of the apes. Planet of the apes deserves to be watched because it is a wellmade and marvelously acted film but it also raises some relevant questions regarding humanity and nature. Adapted from paul dehns screenplay, the story follows ansa astronaut john brent whos sent to find taylor and his crew after their ship was lost, and ends up slipping through the same time disturbance and crashing on the future earth ruled by apes. Sure, planet of the apes is a fastpaced adventure about human survival on an alien planet run by talking apes, but its also a vehicle for astute social commentary. An outstanding book in its own right that would spawn a franchise which would include films, television, animated series, comic books and novelisations of these works. The main characters of this fiction, classics story are zira, ulysse. A spectacular new edition of planet of the apes from folio society brings that literary importance to the fore. Planet of the apes by pierre boulle, first edition abebooks passion for books.
The official movie prequel to the eagerly anticipated dawn of the planet of the apes movie, scheduled for release in july 2014. Planet of the apes novel planet of the apes wiki fandom. A movie based on the story will be released next year. The origin of the origin of the planet of the apes openmind. Pierre boulle 20 february 1912 30 january 1994 was a french novelist best known for two works, the bridge over the river kwai 1952 and planet of the apes 1963 that were both made into awardwinning films. Planet of the apes paperback january 1, 1964 by pierre boulle author. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. The novel has given rise to numerous sequels, reboots, and spinoffs in film and literature. Escape from the planet of the apes by jerry pournelle. Beuve in france, and led to the motion picture that received an amazing seven academy awards.
Boulle made the earth astronauts visit to a far planet where apes are the dominant species and humans a despised underclass a parable of racial and other social failings on earth. While stationed in indochina in 1943, he was captured by vichy france loyalists on the mekong river and was subjected to severe hardship and forced labour. Aug 24, 2017 the story behind the planet of the apes the reel story want to know the difference between the planet of the apes film franchise and the original book. Xan fielding explorers are menaced on a planet where men are animals and the apes rule. In it, hes quick to point out that although the book reverses the roles of apes and humans, both are part of the same hominidae taxonomy. The real planet of the apes princeton university press. Beneath the planet of the apes by na and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
He was the french author who first had the brilliant idea of. This was a good book but now even more than ever i would like to read about rise of the planet of the apes but there seems to be no official novelization for the rise of the planet of the apes or any book that tells about the apes beginnings. Whos a crime or mystery author you want more people to discover. In 1963, at the most glacial moment of the cold war, frenchman pierre boulle wrote a novel called planet of the apes a drastic warning. First published more than fifty years ago, pierre boulles chilling novel launched one of the greatest science fiction sagas in motion picture history. Planet of the apes is an american science fiction media franchise consisting of films, books, television series, comics, and other media about a world in which humans and intelligent apes clash for control. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading war for the planet of the apes. Leading primatologist craig stanford warns that extinction of the great apeschimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orangutansthreatens to become a reality within just a few human generations.
Planet of the apes by pierre boulle, first edition abebooks. The inverted world depicted in planet of the apes, where humans are enslaved, beaten and even lobotomized by gorillas, orangutans and chimpanzees, remains one of the most disturbing and iconic fanta planet of the apes. But its also important because it represents the moment planet of the apes was reconfigured from the satire of pierre boulles 1963 novel. The real planet of the apes makes the explosive claim that it was in europe, not africa, where apes evolved the most important hallmarks of our human lineage. Dawn of the planet of the apes the official movie novelization. The evolution of the legend, written by joe fordham and jeff bond. Its 1968 film adaptation, planet of the apes, was a critical and commercial hit, initiating a series of sequels, tieins, and derivative works. The planet of the apes franchise has appeared dead and buried on more than one occasion over the course of its near50 year existence. Planet of the apes visionaries book by rod serling, dana. The main characters of this fiction, classics story are.
Science fictiongeekreference bookplanet of the apes. The first edition of the novel was published in 1963, and was written by pierre boulle. There he infiltrated as a guerrilla into indochina, where he was captured in 1943. In a spaceship that can travel at the speed of light, ulysse, a journalist, sets off from earth for the nearest solar system. Rich handley has written or cowritten five books timeline of the planet of the apes, lexicon of the planet of the apes, the back to the future lexicon, the back to the future chronology and the novel conspiracy of the planet of the apes, helped to update the reference book planet of the apes revisited, and penned articles for pota magazine simian scrolls. Fleagle, author of primate adaptation and evolution.
This is most immediately notable is in its craftmanship. Hunters funny, witty, compassionate and clever zira and mcdowells nerdy, dedicated and devoted cornelius bring a wonderfully humane quality to their characters. In the nottoodistant future, three astronauts land on what appears to be a planet just like earth, with lush forests, a temperate climate, and breathable air. No planet of the apes fan should miss out on this original apes story written by new york times bestselling author greg keyes, whose previous. If you are a fan of the reimagined planet of the apes, you owe it to yourself to read irvines book. The french spy who wrote the planet of the apes bbc news. The book by peter boulle is quite different in many respects to the resultant films and tv series the planet of the apes. From bantam books comes the novelization of the 20th centuryfox scifi epic beneath the planet of the apes. The long war, the collection features art by carlos magno and was also included as part of the planet of the apes omnibus. The making of planet of the apes is the definitive homage to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1968 film.
Planet of the apes by pierre boulle, first edition. His authored works include critical millennium, space. Planet of the apes is a science fiction novel by pierre boulle, originally published in 1963. In this compelling and accessible book, david begun, one of the worlds leading paleoanthropologists, transports readers to an epoch in the remote past when the earth was home to many migratory populations of ape. He served with the rest of the war with special force, calcutta. Monkey planet malibu graphics p planet of the apes 2001 junior novelisation.
Written by daryl gregory, planet of the apes volume 2. Monkey planet tie in by pierre boulle and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The novel tells the tale of three human explorers from earth who visit a planet orbiting the star betelgeuse, in which great apes are the dominant intelligent and civilized species, whereas humans are reduced to a savage. Nov 24, 2014 planet without apes demands that we consider whether we can live with the consequences of wiping our closest relatives off the face of the earth. If youve seen the progressively cheesier planet of the apes movies of 19681973, you may be shocked to learn the first movie was adapted from an intelligent, ironic, and literate novel. The story follows intelligent chimpanzees cornelius and zira who are thrown back in time in tylers spaceship to 1973 where they must adapt to a world ruled by humans, and begin to fear for their lives if the humans learn that theyre from earths future and that. Pierre boulle 20 february 1912 30 january 1994 was a french novelist best known for two works, the bridge over the river kwai 1952 and planet of the apes 1963, that were both made into awardwinning films. Planet of the apes by boulle, pierre and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Pierre boulle 20 february 1912 30 january 1994 was a french novelist best known for two works, the bridge over the river kwai 1952 and planet of the apes 1963, that were both made into awardwinning films boulle was an engineer. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. Planet without apes craig stanford harvard university press. This page contains subcategories for printed material relating to planet of the apes. Every film, episode, novel, comic book and more is covered, from 1968 to the presentincluding several unpublished works. Sequart organization is publishing a two books on planet of the apes. Oct 22, 2014 the apes franchises long history is explored in colourful and exhaustive detail in planet of the apes. Pdf planet of the apes book planet of the apes planet. The transformation of planet of the apes, from book to movie legend. The book includes maurices personal thoughts and reflections of his long time spent alongside caesar, and contributions from several other key apes that knew caesar.
What crime book first made you fall in love with the genre. Jul 18, 2014 as dawn of the planet of the apes opens, its worth remembering that the racial conflicts and the struggle for civil rights in the 1960s underpin the original films. As the journey finally brings them face to face, caesar and the colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of planet of the apes, hasslein books announces an extensive chronology by author rich handley. With a foreword by fraser heston, charlton hestons son, the making of planet of the apes is an entertaining, informative experience that will transport readers back to the strange alternate earth ruled by apes, and bring to life memorable characters such as cornelius, dr. Harlan coben believes planet of the apes is the best twist ending in history. It was adapted into the 1968 film planet of the apes, launching the planet of the apes media franchise. The story behind the planet of the apes the reel story. Discover the story behind this book and its author pierre boulle.
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