William francis nolan born march 6, 1928 is an american author, who has written hundreds. He is the bestselling author of several books about our possible dystopian futures, including wheres. The future, like the present, can be both wonderful and terrifying. Other early acting experience came through the oxford university dramatic society he graduated oxford 1964, the dundee repertory, and laurence olivier s national theater company where he.
Both of these comics were done as a six series set and were drawn and published in black and white. Logans run starring michael york as logan 5 and jenny agutter as jessica logans run depicts a utopian, hedonistic future society that hides a dark secret everyone over the age of 30 is. Okay, ill admit that logans run february has been kind of weird so far. A different logans run throughout the years since its release in 1976, ive watched the movie more times than i can remember and is a favorite of mine but have never read the book, so the audio book intrigued me.
The screenplay by david zelag goodman is based on the book logans run by william f. Its been out of print since 1976 and deserves a return to the spotlight and easy accessibility. Not so much like the runners, but in the afterlife, something they call renewal. Just like the titled movie enjoy the cringe worthy performances in this. Farrah fawcettmajors plays beautician holly, michael anderson jr. The world of logan s run does not endorse nor is affiliated with anyone on these forums claiming to sell any items or services. Discussions on the books logan s run, logan s world, logan s search and logan s return. Compiled here is a listing of 45 shortlived and possibly easily forgotten 70s television series. And what would happen if they didnt have it any longer. If you like logan s run you might like similar movies soylent green, the omega man, westworld, 2010, silent running. Jenny agutter jessica from the film logans run jenny agutter from logans run like the shimmering of glitter, floaty fabric and open side again perfect for spirits jenny agutter from logans run.
The two must escape other sandmen to include logans bff, francis 7, before the time on their lifeclocks or threads on their costume run out. As scifi, it is not even terrible, but rather is fun as far as the concepts go. Read logans run vintage movie classics by william f. Theyre excellent and quite a bit different from the movie. This idea is blown apart before the end of act one of course. 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. Logans run, the original 1967 novel, written by william f. A countdown to the highest rated science fiction movies of the ratings average sources include imdb, rotten tomatoes, radio times film guide, halliwel. In a world run by young people and governed by computers, utopia is the rule of thumb and living is pure pleasure. Logans run trailer watch turner classic movies on tcm. I dont own these characters, and i dont even like the taste of coffee although i love the aromaof the coffee, not the people. Nolan is perhaps best known for coauthoring the novel logans run, with. Read logan s run vintage movie classics by william f. Logans run, first edition abebooks shop for books, art.
This is easily one of the worst books ive ever read. Vintage movie classics a vintage movie classic kindle edition by nolan, william f. It deserves an honored place among the dystopian novels of the 20th century. Story by gerry conway from the screenplay by david zelag goodman which was based on the novel by george clayton johnson and william f. 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. Which isnt to say logans run isnt good for its day. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading logan s run. That new logans run movie is indeed still happening. The logans run circuit forums based on the 1976 science. It is more cohesive and thematically deep than anything you might expect from the film.
Nolan, including the mammoth book of haunted house stories, and logans run, and more on. Jul 22, 2015 logans run remake getting new treatment from days of future past writer. Offering up photos, trivia, plot lines, cast lists and more we can take a fond look back at shows that just didnt catch the viewing audience s attention for one reason or another. Sep 06, 2014 the story follows logan 5, sent under cover, and jessica 6 on their journey to find a place called sanctuary. The story follows the actions of logan, a sandman charged with enforcing the rule, as he tracks down and. The latter is a favorite ive probably seen 15 or 20 times since i 1st saw it at the movies. Compiled here is a listing of 45 shortlived and possibly easily forgotten 70 s television series. Like a dead man walking and other shadow tales edited by jason v brock. What is logan s run okay, then, what are logan s run. It is impossible to read this book without comparing it to the movie.
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. Logans 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. In fact, even someone who doesnt like the movie of logans run might find this novel very satisfying. It comes in as one of the last entries of prestar wars scifi films, such as planet of the apes 1968, thx18 1971, soylent green 1973, and rollerball 1975, which explore dystopic realities that reflect the excesses of our civilization, though usually within a framework of thencontemporary social issues. The bestselling dystopian novel that inspired the 1970s sciencefiction classic starring michael york, jenny agutter, and richard jordan. This book due on the last day stamped the jumble of dates range from apr 16 1975 to oct 0 1979. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Aug 04, 2007 the only thing you cant have in logan s world is your 30th birthday. Offering up photos, trivia, plot lines, cast lists and more we can take a fond look back at shows that just didnt catch the viewing audiences attention for one reason or another. This first edition paperback is a marketing tiein with the now iconic movie release of the same year and manages to squeeze in. Logans run was probably pretty spiffy on release, but in historical terms its like the best dumbphone released the day before apple premiered the first iphone. Dick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Furthermore, this is being featured on a website primarily dedicated to comic books, not novels and films. But his time is short and before his life ends hes got one final mission.
The books of logans run discussions on the books logans run, logans world, logans search and logans return. The bestselling dystopian novel that inspired the 1970s sciencefiction classic starring michael york, jenny agutter, an. Logans run remake getting new treatment from days of. The world of logans run does not endorse nor is affiliated with anyone on these forums claiming to sell any items or services. A case in point is michael andersons logans run 1976, which presents. Vintage movie classics a vintage movie classic nolan, william f. 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. The movie that was made from this book late 60s or early 70s, not sure was a bit different with some aspects of the story, ie. This looks like a great book and i am looking forward to reading it verified. What makes it great is the genuine energy and seriousness put into it. The company was able to complete logans run and logans world. Logan s run is based on the 1976 film starring michael york and jenny agutter. So i would propose a logans run 1976 film that makes mention of the television show and upcoming movie, a logans run novel and perhaps additional articles for the sequels and if there is enough information to make it worth while, i wouldnt oppose a separate article for the tv series. Logans run reboot getting rewrite from hunger games scribe.
Discussions on the books logans run, logans world, logans search and logans return. Unlike the 1976 film, logans run, this adaptation is faithful to the book and keeps the main characters name as logan3 in the movie its changed to logan5 and lastday as age 21 in the movie its age 30. In 2116, it is against the law to live beyond the age of twentyone years. Logans run is based on the 1976 film starring michael york and jenny agutter.
He is the bestselling author of several books about our possible dystopian. Logans run was written in 1967 and was made into a now a classic scifi movie starring michael york and. Logan s run is an action adventure scifi that never lets up. Last modified 12november2015 last updated in any meaningful way may 24, 2000. Our weekly column features artwork from fans and pros alike.
Francis is the main antagonist and he is shown being brutal playing a sort of gun pong with a runner in the beginning. Published in 1967, the novel depicts a dystopic ageist future society in which both. The screenplay by david zelag goodman is based on the book logan s run by william f. Logans run, a fable for our times by jeanneee handboniakowski. My kids think government killing people off at a certain age is something new in books and movies. The structure, run by computers, is the home of a lovely but strange young woman, who has never been outside of the structure. 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. Nolan and george clayton johnson, from which the 1976 major motion picture is loosely based upon, is a lost gem in science fiction.
In the far future, a series of disasters, probably manmade, has made the surface of the earth uninhabitable and the last remnants of humanity now live a life of luxury and joy in the domed city. Jenny agutter in logans run photo gallery elizabeth hot stuff sci fi books. My baby groot planter looks like groot is having a nice bath when i water it. Logans run remake getting new treatment from days of future past writer. 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 the death of everyone reaching the age of 21. In the liner notes to the logans run special edition laserdisc. Jenny agutter jessica from the film logans run film science fiction, logans run. All music movies tv shows books authors games podcasts. Julian assange secretly fathered two children while in london embassy. The promotion was a poster entitled, the dystopian universe, that featured a collection of the most memorable apocalyptic futures and digital wastelands ever put to print. The art in this issue is manga type and most of the characters are drawn like.
In the late 1970s, a science fiction movie, more heroic legend than technotale, hit the big screen with a flourish. The books of logan s run discussions on the books logan s run, logan s world, logan s search and logan s return. When the crystal flower in the palm of your hand turns from red to black. Rather than follow the movie, like the marvel comics above, these comics covered the books. It had its own style, like nothing before it, so innovative that it won a special oscar for visual effects. Logans run, the original novel, was featured in a promotional item from crown publishers in 2012.
That new logans run movie is indeed still happening io9. The only thing you cant have in logans world is your 30th birthday. But then hes artificially made to appear to be 21, and he gets a change of hearthe wants to live longer too. Logan 3 is a sandman, an enforcer who hunts down those runners who refuse to accept deep sleep. He performed on stage with the national youth theatre in londons east end. The paperback of the logans run vintage movie classics by william f. Please, no discussions about selling and obtaining illegal, bootlegged product. He performed on stage with the national youth theatre in london s east end and on international tour.
Items similar to makepiece knitted callis dress on etsy. Nolan george clayton johnson at the best online prices at ebay. Find books like logans run from the worlds largest community of readers. Michael york was born in fulmer, england, 27 march 1942. Hunger games wasnt the first film to imagine a country controlled by aristocrats who like watching. Even after the success of star wars, those of us who spent sunday afternoons watching old sf classics on tv like forbidden planet, planet of. In the overpopulated dystopian future of logans run, everyone is euthanized at the age of 21 and those that defy the system are called runners, targets for sandmen like logan 3 who track them. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. For one thing, logans run is not really the sort of intellectual property thats deserving of a monthlong multimedia examination. Shortlived and easily forgotten tv series from the 70s. A trilogy 1986 collection of the first three books.