King Kong
of Delos W. Lovelace, Edgar Wallace (Story), Merian C. Cooper (Story), Greg Bear (Introduction)
Description
Introduction by Greg BearPreface by Mark Cotta VazThe giant prehistoric gorilla King Kong is one of the most recognized images in our culture. So great is the mighty Kongâs hold on the popular imagination that his storyâa gripping yarn of man versus nature, coupled with a fantastical update of the Beauty and the Beast legendâhas 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 Kongâs cultural significance, however, is a tense and surprisingly tender story. One cannot help but be frightened by Kongâs uncontrollable fury, be saddened over the giantâs capture, mistreatment, and exploitation by venal showmen, or sympathize with the beastâs 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.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 192 pages
- Publisher Modern Library
- Publication Date October 25th 2005
- First Publication 11/06/33
- Language English
- ISBN 9780345484963
- Edition Not informed
- Category Fiction
- Scenario ['Skull Island', 'New York City, New York (United States)']
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