Since then, the series and franchise have expanded into a fullfledged apeuniverse and even a great reboot. The original film is such a part of our popculture concsiousness that its almost impossible to separate it from what we have here. 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. Jul 10, 2017 time travel paradox, time dilation and time loops make the sequels a little hard to follow, but our video will cover everything you need to know about the planet of the apes canon. Planet of the apes stills from mark talbotbutler page 5. 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 book is fairly different from the original film franchise and the ultimate twist at the end had me smiling.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 268 pages and is available in paperback format. In his excellent book, the making of planet of the apes, jonathan rinzler doesnt take a fanboy approach to the film by drowning. The transformation of planet of the apes, from book to movie legend a scene from the original movie planet of the apes from 20th century fox in 1968. An astronaut crew crashlands on a planet in the distant future where intelligent talking apes are the dominant species, and humans are the oppressed and enslaved. Vintage original planet of the apes activity book lot 1974.
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. 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. Time travel paradox, time dilation and time loops make the sequels a little hard to follow, but our video will cover everything you need to know about the planet of the apes canon. Why the original planet of the apes remains a classic. The same day that i finished listening to dawn of the planet of the apes.
Amazon ignite sell your original digital educational resources. The first film was planet of the apes 1968, a science fiction feature film directed by franklin j. The transformation of planet of the apes, from book to. The planet of the apes is a sciencefiction classic, thanks to its film version as well. 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. Vintage 1974 escape from the planet of the apes book and record set power 45 rpm. The main characters of this fiction, classics story are zira, ulysse. The original planet of the apes novel is a seriously clunky story. When the film series began 50 years ago, nobody imagined it would last this long.
The recent planet of the apes prequel trilogy boasted some seriously sophisticated special effects. Does the planet of the apes book end like the movie series. The official movie novelization, the wife and i went to the theater to see it on the big screen. The official planet of the apes universe home facebook. First published more than fifty years ago, pierre boulles chilling novel launched one of the greatest science fiction. I have not read the print version of planet of the apes, but the flow of the audio book is excellent so i doubt the print version would be any better. 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. The transformation of planet of the apes, from book to movie legend. Are you talking about the chronological order in terms of production release, or storywise. 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. Making of planet of the apes hardcover book making of. 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. The origin of the origin of the planet of the apes openmind.
Vintage 1970s planet of the apes childrens play feet. In addition to the four 4 new cards included from the publisher, this specific book comes with one 1 free original 1975 topps planet of the apes card from my personal collection. The planet of the apes book series 5 books from book 1. First published more than fifty years ago, pierre boulles chilling novel launched one of the greatest. 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. When the film series began 50 years ago, nobody imagined it. I also remember the planet of the apes television series, and the original films, which i also enjoyed as a child. Studios and 20th century fox consumer products partner to bring rod serlings original planet of. Foxs war for the planet of the apes is generating strong buzz before its july 14 launch. In terms of production release years for each of the movies that have been out so far planet of the apes 1968. Making of planet of the apes hardcover book making of planet.
Both books are like new unused clean light shelf wear not mint. In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of planet of the apes, the classic sciencefiction film from 1968, the making of planet of the apes tells the film and offers exclusive, neverbeforeseen photographs and concept art. Taylor and two other astronauts come out of deep hibernation to find that their ship has crashed. Planet of the apes study guide contains a biography of director franklin schaffner, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Jul 14, 2014 the transformation of planet of the apes, from book to movie legend a scene from the original movie planet of the apes from 20th century fox in 1968. Andrew gaska has taken the world of planet of the apes and has made it into something bigger than it was, given it more layers, taken concepts only hinted at before and made them bigger.
And since its now been 50 years since the april 1968 wide release of the original planet of the apes, its a spoiler that can be discussed openly. Vintage original planet of the apes activity book lot. Mythbusting the original planet of the apes rod serling. The film was a critical and commercial success, spawning four sequels on a one film a year basis between 1970 and 1973. Roddy mcdowall as cornelius, kim hunter as zira who could forget the planet of the apes shown on rerun usually on a sunday or saturday afternoon. Jul 12, 2017 watchmojo presents the showdown of new planet of the apes franchise vs the original. With these words, pierre boulle hurtles the reader onto the planet of the apes. Discover the story behind this book and its author pierre. Dawn of the planet of the apes audiobook by alex irvine. Three french men travel on a space ship where they find a planet inhabited by backward human beings and intelligent apes.
Vintage planet of the apes for sale vintage gas station. The complete planet of the apes timeline is actually made up of four separate continuities established over the course of the entire franchise. But as a new book marking the 50th anniversary of the original. Bernie sanders hosts a virtual roundtable on the economic and health crises created by the coronavirus outbreak. This is not an original madefortv movie, but two episodes of the 1974 tv series planet of the apes 1974 edited together. The novel has given rise to numerous sequels, reboots, and spinoffs in film and literature. Planet of the apes ending is the antidote to aggressively. That was the first western comics publication in the planet of the apes franchise. Planet of the apes tshirt original vintage 1960s retro movie sci fi graphic tee.
Everything about the mighty planet of the apes saga, from the original novel, via the classic films of the and right up to the 2011 reboot. But as a new book marking the 50th anniversary of the original film reminds us, special effects. Escaping with little more than clothes they find that they have landed on a planet. The main characters of this fiction, classics story are. It was screenwriter rod serling who came up with the stunning ending to the original planet of the apes. To date, the planet of the apes movie franchise spans nearly 50 years and includes the original pentalogy, a 2001 remake directed by tim burton, and a reboot trilogy starring andy serkis. In boulles original book the story is told by two honeymooners holidaying in space, who find a bottle containing a manuscript.
Officially licensed books featuring full color reproductions of all the cards from the 1968, 1975, and 2001 topps planet of the apes trading cards line. Aug 05, 2011 the racial politics behind planet of the apes by. Quite a good book, i preferred the original film with charlton heston. The french spy who wrote the planet of the apes bbc news. Jul 10, 2017 foxs war for the planet of the apes is generating strong buzz before its july 14 launch. An adaptation of the original planet of the apes movie. Hunters funny, witty, compassionate and clever zira and mcdowells nerdy, dedicated and devoted cornelius bring a wonderfully humane quality to their characters.
First published more than fifty years ago, pierre boulles. 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. Whether or not youre a fan of the original films the book is sure to draw you into its well crafted and fully realised world. Planet of the apes by pierre boulle, first edition abebooks. 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 animallike state. While the first film in the original cycle famously ends with one of the most iconic images of postapocalyptic catastrophe, the apes. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the planet of the apes franchise. Dont get me wrong the movie was some fun eye candy, with ridiculous 3d animation that was out of this world. Feb 08, 2018 the best and worst of the planet of the apes movies as the original turns 50, we revisit the planet of the apes, its sequels, reboots and one glorious animated musical ryan gilbey. Planet of the apes is one of those books thats hard to approach without bringing along the baggage of the original 60s film adaptation or the lessthansuccessful remake a few years ago.
Ultimate planet of the apes the ultimate unauthorized timeline. Watchmojo presents the showdown of new planet of the apes franchise vs the original. The apes are the masters of the planet and the humans behave like wild animals. It was adapted into the 1968 film planet of the apes, launching the planet of the apes media franchise. Here is why fox and disney are making another planet of.
The sixth film produced in the planet of the apes franchise, it was loosely adapted from pierre boulles 1963 novel of the same name and the 1968 film version. Big thanks to mattw128 for suggesting this idea, and to. In the popular but criticallypanned sequel, beneath the planet of the apes, a rescue party comes to find hestons ship. Pdf planet of the apes book planet of the apes planet. This analysis chronicles the transformation of planet of the apes from the printed page to the screen comparing boulles novel with a dozen versions of the script held in the rod serling archive1 as well as wilsons commercially available shooting script and the home video release of the film. In the popular but criticallypanned sequel, beneath the planet of the apes, a rescue party comes to. Humanscolonel george taylor a 20th century astronaut commanding an experimental space. The racial politics behind planet of the apes thegrio. Planet of the apes science fiction vintage poster tin movie artwork.
The story behind the planet of the apes the reel story youtube. The first edition of the novel was published in 1963, and was written by pierre boulle. It formed the basis for the 1968 film, which spawned a decadeslong franchise in its turn. Planet of the apes is a science fiction novel by pierre boulle, originally published in 1963. Starring hollywood icons charlton heston and roddy mcdowall, the sciencefiction movie sparked a franchise that included eight sequels, two television series, and a longrunning comic book.
Escape from the planet of the apes by jerry pournelle. Planet of the apes original series characters tv tropes. Planet of the apes is a 2001 american science fiction film directed by tim burton and starring mark wahlberg, tim roth, helena bonham carter, michael clarke duncan, paul giamatti, and estella warren. 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. Want to know the difference between the planet of the apes film franchise and the original book. Book produced by artcraft saalfield publishing 1974. The best and worst of the planet of the apes movies as the original turns 50, we revisit the planet of the apes, its sequels, reboots. Planet of the apes novel planet of the apes wiki fandom. The best and worst of the planet of the apes movies. What is the chronological order of planet of the apes. Rod serlings planet of the apes script inspires graphic. This page is for all planet of the apes fans, great and small, over the course of 50 years.
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