Pierre Boulle

  pierre boulle: Planet of the Apes Pierre Boulle, 2011-05-05 Read the classic, chilling dystopian novel that inspired one of the world's most iconic film franchises 'A scintillating mix of sci-fi adventure and allegory' Los Angeles Times In a spaceship that can travel at the speed of light, Ulysse, a journalist, sets off from Earth for the nearest solar system. There he finds Soror, a planet which resembles his own, but where humans behave like animals, and are hunted by a civilised race of primates. Captured and sent to a research facility, Ulysse must convince the apes of their mutual origins. But such revelations will have always been greeted by prejudice and fear... 'A drastic warning about where mankind's apparent desire to destroy itself might lead' The Mirror
  pierre boulle: My Own River Kwai Pierre Boulle, 1967 Author's true adventures during World War II, which inspired his novel The bridge over the River Kwai.
  pierre boulle: The Bridge On The River Kwai Pierre Boulle, 2011-06-30 The Bridge on the River Kwai tells the story of three POWs who endure the hell of the Japanese camps on the Burma-Siam railway - Colonel Nicholson, a man prepared to sacrifice his life but not his dignity; Major Warden, a modest hero, saboteur and deadly killer; Commander Shears, who escaped from hell but was sent back. Ordered by the Japanese to build a bridge, the Colonel refuses, as it is against regulations for officers to work with other ranks. The Japanese give way but, to prove a point of British superiority, construction of the bridge goes ahead - at great cost to the men under Nicholson's command.
  pierre boulle: Bridge Over the River Kwai Pierre Boulle, 2018-08-29 The magnificent story of Colonel Nicholson, who built the perfect bridge - for the enemy. On its publication in France, this brilliant novel was awarded the Prix Ste. Beuve. Since its appearance in the USA and its presentation as a film, this compelling story has been awarded a succession of prizes in both the fields of entertainment and literature. This is a historical novel. It is based in part on factual events. It was made into the greatest movie ever made. Although hard to believe, the book is based on actual real historical events, except that vastly more people died building the real bridge and the railroad to the bridge than are shown in the movie. The book and movie have slightly different names. The book is The Bridge Over the River Kwai. The movie is The Bridge On the River Kwai. In Thailand, they call it the River Kwae.
  pierre boulle: Desperate Games Pierre Boulle, David Carter, 2014-10-11 Long before Battle Royale or The Hunger Games, the author of The Planet of the Apes imagined a world governed by science and brutality gone mad in this long-neglected, dystopian sci-fi classic, now in a new translationDespairing at the state of world degeneration, a group of the world's most renowned intellectuals form the new Scientific World Government, aiming to put the world to rights. Elected into power, they quickly start making changes for the better, eliminating world hunger and cancer, encouraging scientific thought, and banning frivolous entertainment. But while congratulating themselves on a job well done, they fail to notice that actually, people are not happy. The suicide rate has sky-rocketed and, strangely, it turns out the public wants a little risk and conflict in their lives. So to cater to the masses, the Department of Psychology forms a plan: they will stage an entertainment show the likes of which the world has never seen before. It starts with gladiatorial style battles, bloodthirsty and brutal, where the victors become celebrities of unseen proportions, and quickly escalates into entire historical battle re-enactments involving chemical warfare and mass destruction. The Scientific World Government has unleashed a monster. What has the world let itself in for?
  pierre boulle: Pierre Boulle Lucille Frackman Becker, 1996 This is a critical analysis of Pierre Boulle, author of Planet of the Apes (1963) and Bridge over the River Kwai (1952). Boulle is regarded by the author of this text as a modern-day disciple of the French moralists of the 17th and 18th centuries. She sees his novels as philosophical treatises, not as film scripts, although she notes that each Hollywoodization of a Boulle novel has effectively removed the philosophical matter.
  pierre boulle: Monkey Planet Pierre Boulle, 1964
  pierre boulle: The Test Pierre Boulle, 1957
  pierre boulle: A Noble Profession Pierre Boulle, 1960 Ironic story of a French intellectual in the British Intelligence during World War II , who cracks under torture but later tries to pay for his defection with his life.
  pierre boulle: The Good Leviathan Pierre Boulle, 1978 With perception and wit, Boulle analyzes public fears and apprehension about the Leviathan, the largest nuclear-powered supertanker ever built, to reveal the ironies and contradictions that plague twentieth-century man.
  pierre boulle: Face of a Hero Pierre Boulle, 1956 Secret moral lapse on the part of a French prosecutor leads ironically to his being hailed as a hero, while he becomes responsible for the death of an innocent man.
  pierre boulle: Planet of the Apes: Ursus Pierre Boulle, David Walker, 2018-11-20 General Ursus has always hated and feared mankind. Get a glimpse at his rise through the ranks to General and what experiences brought him to the Forbidden Zone. When a strange talking human appears in Ape City, General Ursus and Doctor Zaius clash as to what they must do next: study the strange creature or destroy him? Why does Ursus so passionately want to hide any glimmer of human intelligence? What secret does Doctor Zaius hold over Ursus? The truth lies in Ursus’ past, when he first encountered Zaius, and the dark incident that set them on their path. Set in the world of the classic Planet of the Apes films, discover what drives the fiercest enemy of man: General Ursus. Written by the critically acclaimed David Walker (Luke Cage) and illustrated by Christopher Mooneyham (Five Ghosts) and Lalit Kumar Sharma (Witchblade) discover the truth hidden deep in the Forbidden Zone, and in Ursus past!
  pierre boulle: Planet of the Apes Adult Coloring Book Pierre Boulle, 2018-06-19 Adult coloring book featuring Planet of the Apes! Experience the classic movie franchise of Planet of the Apes like never before in the first-ever Planet of the Apes Adult Coloring Book. Featuring over forty black and white illustrations showcasing the the post apocalyptic world of the Planet of the Apes, with your favorite characters from the films like Doctor Zaius, Zira, Cornelius, Caesar and many more, waiting to be brought to colorful life!
  pierre boulle: The Photographer Pierre Boulle, 1968 How far will a frustrated photographer go to get an exclusive shot that will make the front page of every paper in the world? Can he take part in a plot to assassinate his country's president?--
  pierre boulle: Planet of the Apes: When Worlds Collide Pierre Boulle, Matt Kindt, Dan Abnett, Ryan Ferrier, 2019-04-02 A collection of Planet of the Apes stories spanning both the original and new series canon, in celebration of the iconic franchise’s 50th Anniversary. In celebration of the original film’s 50th anniversary, stories from both eras of the Planet of the Apes franchise are featured together in one collection for the first time ever. These all-new stories include the reveal of the ape who calls the remains of the Statue of Liberty home, and the first look at the world left behind following the events of War for the Planet of the Apes. Featuring bestselling authors Matt Kindt (Mind MGMT), Jeff Jensen (Green River Killer), and Dan Abnett (Guardians of the Galaxy), Planet of the Apes: When Worlds Collide is an unprecedented examination of the iconic franchise that fans of the original and new series will not want to miss.
  pierre boulle: The Virtues of Hell Pierre Boulle, 1974 The anti-hero is John Butler, back from the war in the Far East branded a coward, a man for whom heroin had become a means of retreat from the horrors of battle. An addict now, he seeks help at a clinic and listens to the oft-repeated exhortation to find a consuming interest into which he can channel all his energies and aspirations. Butler concentrates on the one interest the war has left him - heroin. The combination of his past contacts as a chemistry student at University and his present contact as a drug pusher pave the way to an obsession. Provided with a secret laboratory by the head of the drug organization which employs him, he succeeds in perfecting a technique for producing the purest heroin ever refined. This however, is only the beginning of Butler's cure.
  pierre boulle: Planet of the Apes Pierre Boulle, 2011-04-13 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: Time Travel in World Literature and Cinema Bernard Montoneri, 2024-03-13 Time Travel in World Literature and Cinema discusses various literary works, movies, and TV series with a special focus on time travel. Each chapter is written by professors and scholars from various countries, including the US, Japan, Germany, France, Spain, Taiwan, South Africa, Qatar, Russia, Ukraine and Australia. The book addresses themes of racism, sexism, feminism, and social injustice as well as dystopian futures. This will appeal to students and scholars studying science fiction, dystopian literature, world literature, and world cinema.
  pierre boulle: The UP Saga Susan M. Martin, 2004 United Plantations Berhad, an innovative Scandinavian firm, entered the plantations sector in Malaysia prior to World War One. Their approach to Malaysia differed greatly from the British imperial style and they continue to grow. Susan Martin examines their success.
  pierre boulle: The World Hitler Never Made Gavriel D. Rosenfeld, 2005-05-23 A fascinating 2005 study of the place of alternate histories of Nazism within Western popular culture.
  pierre boulle: Timeline Of The Planet Of The Apes Rich Handley, 2008-11 The definitive unauthorized chronology--Cover.
  pierre boulle: The Bridge on the River Kwai, by Pierre Boulle (2 Cassettes). Pierre Boulle, Robert* Hardy,
  pierre boulle: Planet of the Apes David Hofstede, 2001 With the July 2001 release of the Planet of the Apes remake, the franchise will be hotter than ever. The movie will star Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, and Helena Bonham Carter. Planet of the Apes enjoyed and continues to enjoy a massive fan base. This volume details every POTA film every made alongside the animated series, the spinoff series of the original film, through to publications such as comic books, and merchandise. Hofstede examines all aspects of POTA, interviews, reviews, complete cast and credit information and a bts look at what made this quirky sf film a classic.
  pierre boulle: Hitler’s French Literary Afterlives, 1945-2017 Manuel Bragança, 2019-09-11 This book analyses the successive appearances of Adolf Hitler in French fiction between 1945 and 2017. It discusses why, unlike what has been observed in the US and in the UK, it has proven problematic for French novelists to write about Hitler in their numerous fictional explorations of the Second World War. It examines the literary and ethical challenges of including historical characters such as Hitler in fiction, and demonstrates how these challenges evolved over time as memories of the Second World War also evolved in France. jhopok
  pierre boulle: A Marquetry Odyssey Silas Kopf, 2008 This rich history of marquetry is presented in cintext by one of its most ardent and taslented proponents - Silas Kopf. A distinguished cabinetmaker for more than thirty years, Kopf identifies the origins and influences of numerous decorative arts and architectural elements taht have and continue to have an impact on his own work. AUTHOR: Forword by Glenn Adamson, Head of Graduate Studies abd Deputy Head of Research, Victoria ALbert Museum, London. 320 colour illustrations
  pierre boulle: The Greatest War Films of All Time Andrew J. Rausch, 2004 The appeal of war stories is as old as story- telling itself. The Greatest War Films of All Time features 100 of the most celebrated and classic war films in history, from All Quiet on the Western Front to Mindtalkers, and the most illustrious film stars, from John Wayne to Tom Hanks. More than 105 quizzes on individual films cover all aspects of each masterpiece, from the plot to the particulars of its production and reception. While some of these questions cover details most movie fans will know, many of them challenge even the most avid cinema buff.
  pierre boulle: Singapore Flings Ira Nadel, Literary greats have long visited Singapore, fascinated by its culture and history. Explore the experiences of writers like Anton Chekhov, Rabindranath Tagore, Noël Coward, Isabella Bird, Pablo Neruda and Joseph Conrad, among others, and discover how Singapore remained a lasting part of their creative imagination.
  pierre boulle: Jungian Reflections within the Cinema James F. Iaccino, 1998-05-26 Exploring the relevance of Jungian theory as it applies to science fiction, horror and fantasy films, this text demonstrates the remarkable correlation existing between Jung's major archetypes and recurring themes in various film genres. An introduction acquaints readers with basic Jungian theory archetypes before proceeding to film analysis. A diverse selection of movie and television summaries illustrate the relationship between a particular Jungian image and the examined films. Among the various Jungian patterns studied are the father archetype, the split between persona and shadow, the search for the grail, the alchemist traveler, and the development of the child archetype. From Star Wars and Planet of the Apes to Back to the Future and Indiana Jones, the interdependence of Jungian theory and film themes and contents unfold. Creative and innovative, this text unearths new Jungian territory that will appeal not only to psychology and film studies scholars and researchers, but also to those studying communication and literature.
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  pierre boulle: The Connoisseur , 1905
  pierre boulle: America's Film Legacy Daniel Eagan, 2010-01-01 Collection of the five hundred films that have been selected, to date, for preservation by the National Film Preservation Board, and are thereby listed in the National Film Registry.
  pierre boulle: Essays on Conrad Ian Watt, 2000-07-27 A landmark collection of Ian Watt's essays on Joseph Conrad.
  pierre boulle: The Sex Column and Other Misprints David Langford, 2005-07-01 A collection of columns by the author, some previously published in SFX magazine.
  pierre boulle: The Book of Forgotten Authors Christopher Fowler, 2017-10-05 'JOYOUS . . . READERS WILL LOVE THIS FASCINATING BOOK' CATHY RENTZENBRINK 'A GODSEND WITH THE PRESENT SEASON APPROACHING' IRISH INDEPENDENT 'THE PERFECT GIFT FOR A BOOK-OBSESSED FRIEND' STYLIST, 50 UNMISSABLE BOOKS FOR AUTUMN 2017 'EXCELLENT . . . SHOULD BE READ BY ANYONE WHO LOVES BOOKS' EVENING STANDARD Absence doesn't make the heart grow fonder. It makes people think you're dead. So begins Christopher Fowler's foray into the back catalogues and backstories of 99 authors who, once hugely popular, have all but disappeared from our shelves. Whether male or female, domestic or international, flash-in-the-pan or prolific, mega-seller or prize-winner - no author, it seems, can ever be fully immune from the fate of being forgotten. And Fowler, as well as remembering their careers, lifts the lid on their lives, and why they often stopped writing or disappeared from the public eye. These 99 journeys are punctuated by 12 short essays about faded once-favourites: including the now-vanished novels Walt Disney brought to the screen, the contemporary rivals of Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie who did not stand the test of time, and the women who introduced us to psychological suspense many decades before it conquered the world. This is a book about books and their authors. It is for book lovers, and is written by one who could not be a more enthusiastic, enlightening and entertaining guide. 'A BIBLIOPHILE'S DREAM' FINANCIAL TIMES 'WILL HAVE READERS SCURRYING INTO SECONDHAND BOOKSHOPS' GUARDIAN
  pierre boulle: Quarto Series , 1900
  pierre boulle: Returns of Aliens Dwelling in the City and Suburbs of London from the Reign of Henry VIII. to that of James I. Richard Edward Gent Kirk, Ernest F. Kirk, 1900
  pierre boulle: The Publications of the Huguenot Society of London , 1900
  pierre boulle: Returns of Aliens Dwelling in the City and Suburbs of London from the Reign of Henry VIII. to that of James I.: 1523-1571 Richard Edward Gent Kirk, Ernest F. Kirk, 1900
  pierre boulle: Returns of Aliens Dwelling in the City and Suburbs of London from the Reign of Henry VIII. to that of James I. Huguenot Society of London, 1900
  pierre boulle: Cahiers Du Cinéma, the 1950s Jim Hillier, 1985 The Cahiers du Cinéma has played a major role in establishing film theory and criticism as an essential part of the late 20th century culture. This volume contains articles from the 1950s.
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Pierre François Marie Louis Boulle (20 February 1912 – 30 January 1994) was a French author. He is best known for two works, The Bridge over the River Kwai (1952) and Planet of the Apes (1963), …

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Pierre Boulle (born February 20, 1912, Avignon, France—died January 30, 1994, Paris) was a French novelist who successfully combined adventure and psychology in works dealing largely with his …

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Pierre Boulle was a French author born on February 20, 1912, in Avignon, France. Initially trained as an electrical engineer, Boulle's career shifted after he spent time in Malaysia, where he worked …