Planet of the apes by pierre boulle and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Soror was an earth sized world, though according to ulysses soror is probably older. 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. In the spirit of gullivers travels, a french journalist travels to another planet, where the apes are intelligent and humans are exhibited in zoos. Planet of the apes by pierre boulle, first edition abebooks. Pierre boulle s 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.
This is the third installment of the rebooted planet of the apes film series that started in 2011 with rise of the planet of the apes. He finds there a planet which resembles his own, but on soror humans behave like animals, and are hunted by a civilised r. Planet of the apes hurtles the reader into a distant simian world where man is brute and ape intelligent, in a novel as harrowing, hypnotic, and meaningful as any of the great masterpieces of satiric literature. In planet of the apes, two space travelers, jinn and phyllis, discover a manuscript in a bottle. Jul 11, 2017 the unlikely story of pierre boulle, the witty recluse behind planet of the apes save apes run amok in 2011s rise of the planet of the apes, a modern variation on pierre boulle s original novel. 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. Read planet of the apes a novel by pierre boulle available from rakuten kobo. The film planet of the apes stood out to me for exposing the effect of placing humans as inferior to apes. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The franchise originally began in 1968 with planet of the apes, which was renowned for its twist ending. 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. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Planet of the apes recounts the tale of ulysse who takes on an intergalactic expedition to.
In a spaceship that can travel at the speed of light, ulysse, a journalist, sets off from earth for the nearest solar system. 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. Complete summary of pierre boulle s planet of the apes. Monkey planet the novel planet of the planet of the apes. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Feb 18, 2011 pierre boulles planet of the apes bbc radio adaptation 1 of 7. Pierre boulles book is a vastly superior story to that of the same name that became a movie. This is an excerpt from the original novel, monkey planet, by pierre boulle english translation by xan fielding.
Planet of the apes hurtles the reader into a distant simian world where man is brute and ape intelligent, in a novel as harrowing, hypnotic, and meaningful as any. Pierre boulles planet of the apes bbc radio adaptation 6. Planet of the apes by pierre boulle, 9780345447982, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. I also remember the planet of the apes television series, and the original films, which i also enjoyed as a child. Click download or read online button to get death of the planet of the apes book now. Pierre paints a picture of 3 men leaving a planet led by men that is superior in its capabilities. 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.
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 recounts the tale of ulysse who takes on an intergalactic expedition to an earthlike planet near the star sun of betelgeuse. Spread the love first published in 1963, planet of the apes spawned a global media franchise including several television remakes and an oscarnominated film. It was adapted into the 1968 film planet of the apes, launching the planet of the apes media franchise. Set on the idylliclooking planet of soros, the story follows. Planet of the apes download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Pierre boulles planet of the apes bbc radio adaptation 1 of 7. Pierre boulles planet of the apes bbc radio adaptation 4 of 7. Planet of the apes and philosophy looks at all the deeper issues involved in the planet of the apes stories. That movie spawned four additional sequels, ending with battle for the planet of the apes. The first edition of this novel was published in 1963, and was written by pierre boulle. Planet of the apes is a science fiction novel by pierre boulle, originally published in 1963. 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. The book was published in multiple languages including english language, consists of 268 pages and is available in paperback format.
Planet of the apes by pierre boulle history through utopian. Science fiction, apes, fiction, scifi, movies, motion pictures, films, revolution. Complete summary of pierre boulles planet of the apes. Planet of the apes, vanguard, 1963, first american edition, 3 small stains to the t. The unlikely story of pierre boulle, the witty recluse behind planet of the apes save apes run amok in 2011s rise of the planet of the apes, a modern variation on pierre boulles original novel. Planet of the apes, adapted as a film by franklin j. Your complete satisfaction is my priority specializing in professional packaging, combined with speedy shipping. Planet of the apes by pierre boulle overdrive rakuten. It contained an atmosphere of oxygen and nitrogen that revolved around betelguese at a distance. 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. 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. Planet of the apes pierre boulle a chilling dystopian vision of the ultimate role reversal, a cult hit since the 1960s. Boulle depicted a world where humankind has lost its position at the dominant species and apes rule over human savages.
Thats not to say that i didnt think this was an entertaining, interesting, and somewhat unique take on human society as most science fiction tales of the 50s, 60s and 70s turned out to be, because i did enjoy the story. The first couple of chapters were very promising however by the end of the book i had concluded this was, at best, a short story that had been stretched to a 200 page novel. Planet of the apes by pierre boulle hcdj book club. 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. Pierre boulles planet of the apes bbc radio adaptation 1. Pierre boulle hurtles the reader onto the planet of the apes. Planet of the apes isbn 9780345447982 pdf epub pierre. Also not to be confused with the composer pierre boulez 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. They venture forth to a new planet that sees the opposite, men are simple and apes are superior. 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.
This stunning new edition from the folio society returns pierre boulle s story to its literary roots with the definitive translation by xan fielding. Dec 14, 2015 the film planet of the apes stood out to me for exposing the effect of placing humans as inferior to apes. Planet of the apes overview planet of the apes is a science fiction novel by pierre boulle that recounts the tale of ulysse who participates in an intergalactic expedition to. It was adapted into the 1968 film planet of the apes, launching a media franchise. Planet of the apes paperback january 1, 1964 by pierre boulle author visit amazons pierre boulle page. The bravados classic western, full movie, gregory peck, english free full western films duration. Other articles where planet of the apes is discussed. First published more than fifty years ago, pierre boulle s chilling novel launched one of the greatest science fiction sagas in motion picture history. While stationed in indochina in 1943, he was captured by vichy france loyalists on the mekong river and.
Explorers are menaced on a planet where men are animals and the apes rule. Soror was the name given to the second planet of betelgeuse, where ulysse merou and his companions landed in pierre boulle s novel. Pdf planet of the apes book planet of the apes planet. Planet of the apes by pierre boulle hcdj book club edition. The manuscripts narrator, a journalist named ulysse merou, tells of accompanying professor. Be sure to check out my other books for sale, i will gladly combine shipping on multiple orders. They arrive to a planet that is very similar to the earth, climately and geographically speaking. Planet of the apes pierre boulle download free ebook. First published more than fifty years ago, pierre boulles chilling novel launched one of the greatest science fiction sagas in motion picture history. Death of the planet of the apes download ebook pdf, epub. 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. 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. Latin forsister, it was sonamed because of its generally earthlike qualities. Planet of the apes ebook by pierre boulle rakuten kobo.
The chapters reflect diverse points of view, philosophical, religious, and scientific. This may be the one case where i thought the movie the 1968 version with charlton heston was better than the book. It covers the entire franchise, from pierre boulle s 1963 novel monkey planet to the successful 2012 reboot rise of the planet of the apes. The unlikely story of pierre boulle, the witty recluse behind. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. Dedicated to the planet of the apes film saga and the book planet of the apes revisited by joe. 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.