Despite being a cult classic of science fiction films, the text upon which planet of the apes is based is actually a fairly serious if not satirical. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Planet of the apes by pierre boulle, paperback barnes. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Vendu a plusieurs millions dexemplaires dans le monde, sans cesse reedite. It turns out that pierre boulle was also the man behind another cinema great. The transition from niche group to mainstream attraction didnt happen overnight. 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 serving as a secret agent with the free french in singapore, when he was captured and subjected to two years forced labour. It was adapted into the 1968 film planet of the apes, launching the planet of the apes media franchise. I am confiding this manuscript to space, not with the intent. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
It was adapted into the 1968 film planet of the apes, launching the planet of the apes media franchise the novel tells the tale of three human explorers from earth who visit a planet orbiting the star betelgeuse, in which great. Books by pierre boulle author of planet of the apes. If you own the to this book and it is wrongfully on our website, we offer a. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Pierre boulle was a french novelist largely known for two famous works, the. Ulin, the transformation of planet of the apes, from book to movie legend. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. First printing with a early autographed and signed letter by pierre boulle near fine book with a stunning near fine unclipped dust jacket. Originally published in france, and later translated. 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 books age, that is, not mine or the narrators.
Planet of the apes by pierre boulle, first edition. Planet of the apes by pierre boulle, first edition abebooks. Pierre boulle s most popular book is planet of the apes. Pierre boulle has 76 books on goodreads with 64491 ratings. While stationed in indochina in 1943, he was captured by vichy france loyalists on the mekong river and. 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. Poche 5,50 ebook 5,99 grand format 15,00 voir tous les. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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