Planet of the Apes
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Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle
The original novel that inspired the films!First published more than fifty years ago, Pierre Boulle's chilling novel launched one of the greatest science fiction sagas in motion picture history.
In the not-too-distant future, three astronauts land on what appears to be a planet just like Earth, with lush forests, a temperate climate, and breathable air. But while it appears to be a paradise, nothing is what it seems.
They soon discover the terrifying truth: On this world humans are savage beasts, and apes rule as their civilized masters. In an ironic novel of nonstop action and breathless intrigue, one man struggles to unlock the secret of a terrifying civilization, all the while wondering: Will he become the savior of the human race, or the final witness to its damnation? In a shocking climax that rivals that of the original movie, Boulle delivers the answer in a masterpiece of adventure, satire, and suspense.
Pierre Boulle was born in Avignon in 1912. Boulle fought in Yunnan, Calcutta, and Indo-China during WWII, when he was captured by the Japanese. He resided in Malaya, the Cameroons, and eventually Paris after the war, where he remained until his death in 1994.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780345447982 |
| ISBN 10 | 0345447980 |
| Title | Planet of the Apes |
| Author | Pierre Boulle |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2001-05-29 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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