Signed and inscribed by pierre boulle to his publisher. Other articles where planet of the apes is discussed. 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. 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. Boulles tale of astronauts trapped on a planet ruled by apes offers a parable of racial and other social failings on earth, in the grand satiric tradition of gullivers travels anatomy of wonder ii. Planet of the apes, adapted as a film by franklin j. They venture forth to a new planet that sees the opposite, men are simple and apes are superior. The character has the same name in both the book and the movie. Planet of the apes paperback january 1, 1964 by pierre boulle author.
Pierre boulle hurtles the reader onto the planet of the apes. Pierre boulles planet of the apes bbc radio adaptation 1 of 7. Pierre boulles novel provided the source material for the movie and one of the most popular and enthralling franchises of all time. Planet of the apes first edition pierre boulle bauman.
The book is written in a first person point of view and i would like to say that his personality suffers because of age the book s age, that is, not mine or the narrators. Robert fulfords column about planet of the apes the national post, july 26, 2001pierre boulle trained as an engineer, so perhaps its not surprising that he began planet of the apes, his 1963 novel, by describing a space vehicle of such charm and originality that he. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The french spy who wrote the planet of the apes bbc news.
Buy planet of the apes bbc audiobooks book online at low. Books by pierre boulle author of planet of the apes. Pierre boulles manifesto on human nature, planet of the apes uses as a thematic framework the major weaknesses of the human race, and how they eventually will incapacitate us. Greg wise reads pierre boulles chilling, iconic novel about a nightmare world where apes rule over men. Pierre boulles 1963 novel planet of the apes is one of the classic books that are better than the movie, but it still gets lost in the shadow of the. The concept of apes winning the evolutionary race is so beautifully presented that one wonders why it hasnt already happened. Pierre boulle has 74 books on goodreads with 65273 ratings. 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. First us edition, first printing with a early autographed and signed letter by pierre boulle near fine book with a stunning near fine unclipped dust jacket. Published in 1963, pierre boulles science fiction novel about an astronaut crew being stranded on a planet of monkeys was the inspiration for the 1968 planet of the apes movie directed by franklin j.
A novel paperback january 1, 1974 by pierre boulle author. Differences between planet of the apes book vs movie page 1. 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. Pierre paints a picture of 3 men leaving a planet led by men that is superior in its capabilities. Pierre boulle tells his novel planet of the apes in the thirdperson and firstperson omniscient reflective narrative mode. Pierre boulles book is a vastly superior story to that of the same name that became a movie. The first and final chapters of the novel are told in the thirdperson narrative, and revolves around jinn and phyllis on an interplanetary cruise vacation. Planet of the apes is one of the great scifi movies of all time, with a twist ending that is just devastating.
Boulle was an engineer serving as a secret agent with the free french in singapore, when he was captured and subjected to two. 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 pierre boulle hcdj book club edition. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Apes run amok in 2011s rise of the planet of the apes, a modern variation on pierre boulles original novel credit. Planet of the apes pierre boulle a chilling dystopian vision of the ultimate role reversal, a cult hit since the 1960s. Jul 11, 2017 apes run amok in 2011s rise of the planet of the apes, a modern variation on pierre boulles original novel credit.
Schaffner 1968, with several sequels and remakes and e mc2 1957, which contains ironic but humane considerations of the fate of the modern individual caught in a political, social, and intellectual upheaval. If you are waiting for the next apes movie, you better read this book. Planet of the apes is a science fiction novel by pierre boulle, originally published in 1963. Planet of the apes recounts the tale of ulysse who takes on an intergalactic expedition to. I have seen all the planet of the apes movies but it wasnt till i read this book that i fully understood the theme. He finds there a planet which resembles his own, but on soror humans behave like animals, and are hunted by a civilised race of primates. Complete summary of pierre boulles planet of the apes. Pierre boulles planet of the apes bbc radio adaptation 1. While stationed in indochina in 1943, he was captured by vichy france loyalists on the mekong river and. A great science fiction classic novel spawning a whole series of films. First published more than thirtyfive years ago, pierre boulle s chilling novel launched one of the greatest science fiction sagas in motion picture history, from the classic 1968 movie starring charlton heston and roddy mcdowell, through four sequels and two television series. Originally published in france, and later translated into english. Complete summary of pierre boulle s planet of the apes.
Pierre boulle s manifesto on human nature, planet of the apes uses as a thematic framework the major weaknesses of the human race, and how they eventually will incapacitate us. The novel has given rise to numerous sequels, reboots, and spinoffs in film and literature. First published more than thirtyfive years ago, pierre boulles chilling novel launched one of the greatest science fiction sagas in motion picture history, from the classic 1968 movie starring charlton heston and roddy mcdowell, through four sequels and two television series. If you are waiting for the next apes movie, you better read this book now. Planet of the apes by pierre boulle and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The unlikely story of pierre boulle, the witty recluse behind. Basis for the classic 1968 film adaptation cowritten by rod serling and starring charlton heston, as well as tim burtons 2001. First published more than fifty years ago, pierre boulles chilling novel launched one of the greatest science fiction sagas in motion picture history.
The carol burnett show with roddy mcdowall wearing planet. Planet of the apes by pierre boulle history through utopian. The book was written in the 60s, after all but i thought he was an arrogant, misogynistic, egocentric louse. Published in 1963, pierre boulle s science fiction novel about an astronaut crew being stranded on a planet of monkeys was the inspiration for the 1968 planet of the apes movie directed by franklin j. Boulles novel inspired a media franchise comprising eight films, two television series, and several comic books. First edition in english of pierre boulle s chilling novel that launched one of the greatest science fiction sagas in. It turns out that pierre boulle was also the man behind. Fox filmrexshutterstock tim martin 11 july 2017 12. Boulle depicted a world where humankind has lost its position at the dominant species and apes rule over human savages. Planet of the apes by pierre boulle hcdj book club. Science fiction, apes, fiction, scifi, movies, motion pictures, films, revolution. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Beautiful looking edition confirms that when you are living in a time loop, stuff keeps happening again and again and again. Be sure to check out my other books for sale, i will gladly combine shipping on multiple orders.
But its also important because it represents the moment planet of the apes was reconfigured from the satire of pierre boulles 1963 novel. Dec 14, 2015 the film planet of the apes stood out to me for exposing the effect of placing humans as inferior to apes. Pierre paints a picture of 3 men leaving a planet led by men that is. 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. Boulles novel inspired a media franchise comprising eight films, two. Pierre boulles planet of the apes bbc radio adaptation 4 of 7.
Planet of the apes ebook by pierre boulle rakuten kobo. In a spaceship that can travel at the speed of light, ulysse, a journalist, sets off from earth for the nearest solar system. The humans are dumb beasts, and the apes are intelligent. Pierre boulle s most popular book is planet of the apes. Pierre boulles most popular book is planet of the apes.
The movie used most of the novels core story while changing. Signed first edition of pierre boulles planet of the apes. 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. It was adapted into the 1968 film planet of the apes, launching the planet of the apes media franchise.
Planet of the apes paperback january 1, 1964 by pierre boulle author visit amazons pierre boulle page. Read planet of the apes a novel by pierre boulle available from rakuten kobo. In a spaceship that can travel at the speed of light, ulysse, a. First published more than fifty years ago, pierre boulles chilling novel launched one of the greatest. Planet of the apes isbn 9780345447982 pdf epub pierre.
Feb 18, 2011 pierre boulles planet of the apes bbc radio adaptation 1 of 7. The use of the statue of liberty in the closing scene highlights the fact that the americans and europeans certainly held a superior attitude over more primitive cultures. Pierre boulles planet of the apes first published as monkey planet is the basis of two films and several sequels and a tv series, and the book is completely overshadowed by these. Rarely found signed and especially so in an edition in english, and in this case a terrific association copy. The film planet of the apes stood out to me for exposing the effect of placing humans as inferior to apes. Pierre boulles tale of astronauts trapped on a planet ruled by apes offers a parable of racial and other social failings on earth, in the grand satiric tradition of gullivers travels anatomy of wonder ii. The planet of the apes first edition pierre boulle signed rare. I am confiding this manuscript to space, not with the intent. Boulle wrote the novel in six months after the humanlike expressions of gorillas at the zoo inspired him to contemplate the relationship between man and ape. Basis for the classic 1968 film adaptation cowritten by rod serling and starring charlton heston, as.
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