King Kong (Modern Library Classics)

Edgar Wallace/ Merian C. Cooper

ISBN 10: 0345484967 / ISBN 13: 9780345484963

Verlag: Modern Library, 2005

reprint edition. 156 pages. 6.75x4.25x0.45 inches. In Stock. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 0345484967

Inhaltsangabe:

Introduction by Greg Bear
Preface by Mark Cotta Vaz

The giant prehistoric gorilla King Kong is one of the most recognized images in our culture. So great is the mighty Kong's hold on the popular imagination that his story-a gripping yarn of man versus nature, coupled with a fantastical update of the Beauty and the Beast legend-has been thrice made into a motion picture (most recently in 2005) and referenced endlessly in every medium, from books to prime-time sitcoms.

Beneath King Kong's cultural significance, however, is a tense and surprisingly tender story. One cannot help but be frightened by Kong's uncontrollable fury, be saddened over the giant's capture, mistreatment, and exploitation by venal showmen, or sympathize with the beast's ill-fated affection for the down-on-her-luck starlet Ann Darrow.

This Modern Library edition of a true colossus among adventure stories is reprinted from the original 1932 novelization of the movie script, and includes a Preface by Mark Cotta Vaz, the preeminent biographer of Merian C. Cooper, producer of the original 1933 classic film.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Greg Bear is the author of more than twenty-five books, including Darwin's Radio and Dead Lines. He has been awarded two Hugos and five Nebulas for his fiction.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: King Kong (Modern Library Classics)
Verlag: Modern Library
Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
Einband: Mass Market Paperback
Zustand: Brand New