With michael york, jenny agutter, richard jordan, roscoe lee browne. The latter is a favorite ive probably seen 15 or 20 times since i 1st saw it at the movies. And even though talking about logans run elicits mostly snickers and spoofs, the source material is actually worth a serious look because it presents one of. The original logans run only a novella by todays bloated standards was written in 1967, a time of considerable social unrest, especially among students, for example.
Perez, george published by marvel comics group, new york 1976. The terminology of the book has since entered the mainstream, with terms such as runners and sandmen. Published in 1967, the novel depicts a dystopic ageist future society in which both population and the. Jun 01, 2016 i wrote logans run during the watts riots, when youth were rioting. An idyllic science fiction future has one major drawback. About 1,200 runners and walkers joined us at notre dame to run with logan and support the services logan offers to children, adults and families. In the novel, a persons age is revealed by their palm flower crystal embedded in the palm of their left hand that changes color every seven years, yellow age 06, then blue age 7, then red age 1420, then blinks red and black on lastday, and finally turns black at 21. Nolan george clayton johnson at the best online prices at ebay. In the world of 2116, a persons maximum age is strictly legislated.
The series starred gregory harrison as the titular character logan 5 and heather menzies as jessica 6. Logan begins to question the system he serves, and after seeing for himself that there is life beyond the dome, he returns to destroy the computer. Logans run is a 1976 american science fiction film directed by michael anderson and starring michael york, jenny agutter, richard jordan, roscoe lee browne, farrah fawcett and peter ustinov. The original book of logans run was written very quickly and it shows since the first book has a lot of manic energy and the world is only imperfectly developed. Trippy scene from michael andersons scifi film logan s run, in which michael york and jenny agutter, while chased by richard jordan, had to go through orgiastic party in a night club called. Logan s run logan s run is an action adventure scifi that never lets up. Logan s run is a 1977 american television series, a spinoff from the 1976 film of the same name. By sending an older, wiser logan into a parallel universe to play out a distorted version of his adventure from logan s run, the novel builds on the world established by the past two books while taking a new look at some of the best elements of the past narrative. Aug 04, 20 most folks throw huge bashes, take a trip or have a midlife crisis. Francis, logan s former partner, is sent in pursuit as they make their way through an unfamiliar world. Logan s run, originally published in 1967, solves the little youth culture problem by imagining a society which exterminates its citizens by 21 years of age. Includes all 14 episodes of the series on three discs. Yes, there is logan and jessica running from the sandman named francis in a postapocalyptic world where life is ended when youth disappears. While clever, it takes away from the original concept of an over populated world made up mainly of youth who.
Published by corgi books transworld publishers ltd, london 1976. Nolan and george clayton johnson, from which the 1976 major motion picture is loosely based upon, is a lost gem in science fiction. This first edition paperback is a marketing tiein with the now iconic movie release of the same year and manages to squeeze in 16 full color pages of images from the movie. Story by gerry conway from the screenplay by david zelag goodman which was based on the novel by george clayton johnson and william f.
Published in 1967, the novel depicts a dystopic ageist future society in which both population and the consumption of resources are maintained in equilibrium by requiring t. Logan s run 1976 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. For starters, logan s number is 3 in the novel, not 5, thats from the film and tv series. Very hard to find this book signed by both authors.
Logans run, though intended to be read for enjoyment rather than deep meaning, is not a childrens book because of its 1960s vogue of voyeuristic eroticism, which made filming the work. The screenplay by david zelag goodman is based on the book logans run by william f. I had a monstrous slab of my avengers cake, went on a long bike ride, and read all seven issues of marvels adaptation of logan s run in one sitting. See more ideas about logans run, logan and logans run movie. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Rem donald moffat, jessica heather menzies and logan gregory harrison.
The famous american science fiction is about the world after the nuclear world war. Logan, a sandman, is sent on a mission to find sanctuary, which is a code word used by the master computer to describe what it believes is a place to which runners have been escaping. How logans run was responsible for thanos first solo story. Youre probably way too familiar with the 1976 epic sci fi movie logan s run. Find books like logan s run from the worlds largest community of readers. What follows is an insane, incoherent, fever dream of a book, which is far and away the worst written book i have ever read. Logan s run by johnson, george clayton,nolan, william f. The logans run circuit forums based on the 1976 science.
The world of logan s run does not endorse nor is affiliated with anyone on these forums claiming to sell any items or services. Logan s run is based off of the 1967 novel written by william f. Now on the run, and hunted by his partner and best friend francis 7 richard jordan, logan and a woman named jessica 6 jenny agutter, working for a underground resistance group that are helping all runners search for sanctuary, escapes from the domed city and find themselves in a devastated washington, d. As scifi, it is not even terrible, but rather is fun as far as the concepts go. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Starring michael york, jenny agutter, richard jordan, and peter ustinov. Later, he meets jessica 6, a girl also wearing an ankh pendant. The book covers logan s run through the complex maze toward sanctuary put up by the underground that does not agree with the youth culture and wants things back the way they were. Beginning in 2010, bluewater productions began publishing various iterations of the original novel and continuations of the characters in comic book format, starting with logan s run. Granted, that format is native to the story of logans run the book and the movie but it still feels redundant with all of that competition. Tv science fiction of the mid1970s was stuck in a rut with the fugitivestyle storytelling. Old man logan started as an eightissue storyline from the wolverine ongoing series by writer mark millar and artist steve mcniven, published by marvel comics in june 2008. Francis 7s death, the city of domes destruction, etc. Aug 05, 2018 pages 0 to 12 of the amazing book logan s run original work by william f nolan and george clayton johnson originally written in 1967.
Marvel comics published a shortlived comic book series in 1977, with george perez drawing five issues between january and may 1977, with acceptable sales. I wrote logans run during the watts riots, when youth were rioting. Nolan, coauthor of the original novel, logan s run, talks about logan s beginnings, his lengthy success, the many mediums the character has attained and how pleased he is with the near faithful comic adaptation. What makes it great is the genuine energy and seriousness put into it. Please, no discussions about selling and obtaining illegal, bootlegged product. The book was an implicit criticism of a lifestyle that destroys you and society, a lifestyle where maturity is rejected. Logan takes the ankh to the computer, where he is told it is a symbol for a secret group who helps the runners find sanctuary. A lost science fiction classic logan s run, the original 1967 novel, written by william f. The original logan s run only a novella by todays bloated standards was written in 1967, a time of considerable social unrest, especially among students, for example. Dec 01, 2009 for the past decade there have been news reports cropping up of a remake of the 1976 sciencefiction adventure logan s run, with prominent names like bryan singer and joel silver attached.
The screenplay by david zelag goodman is based on the book logan s run by william f. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. They live in the city under the dome in comfortable life and spend their time in amusements. The game was a recreation of the logan s run city, some 30 years after logan 6s adventures. There are sex with different partners, plays, sport etc. The director planned to make it closer to the novel than the original film, restoring elements including crazy horse mountain and sky gypsies.
If you like good action sci fi books, or if you are a fan of the movie, i think you will love this book. Welcome to the 23rd century, where life is perfect. Last day, which takes aspects from the original marvel run. Levine admits logan s run both the book and the first filmwere hugely influential on him as a child and in creating bioshock. Goodreads members who liked logan s run also liked. Having always enjoyed the logan s run film adaptation, i was keen to listen to the book, as i heard it was rather different. It gets a little choppy and drags on in some parts, but the characters were complex, the plot was original. While the comic does more or less follow the plot of the book, it drops, adds or entirely changes things at will. Jenny agutter, farrah fawcett, michael york, and michael anderson jr. The lifeclock is the crystal in the palm of every citizens right hand. The movie works and contains the major themes of the book. First edition of this buccaneer books hardback edition. This will be an attempt to reconstruct the uncut version of logans run. This is the logan trilogy written by william nolan.
Pressbooks are hard to find and contain the original ads used in newspapers and other. Nolan is perhaps best known for coauthoring the novel logans run, with george clayton johnson, but has written literally hundreds of pieces, from poetry to nonfiction, to prose, for many publications, such as sports illustrated, rogue, playboy. I am so tired of remakes and sequels and there are so many great sf books that have never been made into films. Logans run remake will be based on the original novel. Different it is, at least after the first quarter or so. The book was an implicit criticism of a lifestyle that destroys you and society, a.
As a long time fan of the logan s run novels, i have to say i was a bit disappointed by bluewater comics adaptation when i received it. Because of overcrowding, such sweet life couldnt continue for a long. Logan is a ds man, but when his 21st birthday arrives he decides to run himself. It is impossible to read this book without comparing it to the movie. The books of logan s run discussions on the books logan s run, logan s world, logan s search and logan s return. The film originally had many scenes that were cut in order to avoid an r rating.
Logan s run is an action adventure scifi that never lets up. But as much as he admires the source material, he is quick to. Originally published in 1967, logans run is a classic science fiction novel that was immediately considered a classic. Computer in all aspects of their lives manage people. Logans run, originally published in 1967, solves the little youth culture problem by imagining a society which exterminates its citizens by 21 years of age. A lot happens for such a short book 148 pgs, and sparse wording and descriptions will keep you reading at a fast clip. Here is the original novel that inspired the book, but its hardly recognizable as anything other than a similar theme.
Sep 08, 2018 9 videos play all logan s run deleted scenes greathall75 creating a terrifying villain. Logans run remake resurrected with bioshock creator writing. It is the 23rd century where your every hedonistic pleasure can come true, free from work or worry. Perez, george and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The bestselling dystopian novel that inspired the 1970s sciencefiction classic starring michael york, jenny agutter, and richard jordan. A lost science fiction classic logans run, the original 1967 novel, written by william f. Logan s run is a 1976 american science fiction film, directed by michael anderson and starring michael york, jenny agutter, richard jordan, roscoe lee browne, farrah fawcett, and peter ustinov. Logan s run, michael york, jenny agutter, farrah fawcett, peter ustinov, dystopia, future, science fiction in the year 2274, the remnants of human civilization live in a sealed domed city, a utopia run by a computer that takes care of all aspects of their life, including reproduction. Logans run is a 1976 american science fiction action film directed by michael anderson and starring michael york, jenny agutter, richard jordan, roscoe lee browne, farrah fawcett, and peter ustinov.
Logans run remake finally moves forward with xmen 7. Virginia ann ford and richard jordan in logan s run 1976. The pressbook has two cutouts but still has all of the photos and articles intact. Jul 24, 2016 logans run uncut reconstruction author friedcamera date 24jul2016, 10.
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