The story follows the actions of logan, a sandman charged with enforcing the rule, as. The progenitor young adult dystopian novel is about the extremism of youth, rather than the power of the young to save us all. Published by tidalwave productions 362019 2019 isbn 10. Published in 1967, the novel depicts a dystopic ageist future society in which both. 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.
Logans run by michael anderson michael anderson, michael. When the crystal flower in the palm of your hand turns from red to black. Logans run remake may lead to hunger gamesstyle franchise robert yaniz jr. Somehow globally, the old and middleaged are ousted and euthanasia becomes mandatory in speciallydesignated sleep shops the.
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. 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. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. That happens about an hour into the film, but even the first half isnt bad if youre a fan as i am of special effects and cities of the future and ray guns and monorails whizzing overhead. Its been out of print since 1976 and deserves a return to the spotlight and easy accessibility. This series was aired on cbs from september 16, 1977 to february 6, 1978. Shop logans run tshirts created by independent artists from around the globe.
Falling artistically as well as chronologically between those two. As ryan britt wrote in his reclamation of logans run, most people know the movie, tv, and comic book adaptations better than the source material. Story by gerry conway from the screenplay by david zelag goodman which was based on the novel by george clayton johnson and william f. The screenplay by david zelag goodman is based on the book logans run by william f. It depicts a utopian future society on the surface, revealed as a dystopia. In a world run by young people and governed by computers, utopia is the rule of thumb and living is pure pleasure.
Logans run, boyeth and girleth, is a 1976 film starring michael york as logan 5, a law enforcement officer in a seemingly perfect futuristic city tasked with the duty to chase down and kill. Read logans run vintage movie classics by william f. Logans run is an american science fiction television series, a spinoff from the 1976 film of the same name. Search keywords advanced view show all novels only series only trilogies only logan logans run written by. This book is a reissue of the first logans run novel written by william f. Originally published in 1967, logans run is a classic science fiction novel that was immediately considered a classic. First published by dial press in 1967, it depicts a dystopic ageist society in which both population and the consumption of resources are maintained in equilibrium by requiring the death of citizens who reach a particular age. This book is actually different from the movies version of logans run. As scifi, it is not even terrible, but rather is fun as far as the concepts go.
The latter is a favorite ive probably seen 15 or 20 times since i. 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. Were more than a sports bar, and were more than a family restaurant were combining both into one entertaining place for the. The bestselling dystopian novel that inspired the 1970s sciencefiction classic starring michael york, jenny agutter, an. In actuality, this science fiction book is more controversial in addressing dark topics of our society and the price for wanting to live a long life. What makes it great is the genuine energy and seriousness put into it. Logans run home hampton, new hampshire menu, prices. Logan s run is a novel by william f nolan and george clayton johnson.
That new logans run movie is indeed still happening. A fully licensed and insured pet boarding facility. Michael york and jenny agutter revisit logans run in. This is the logan trilogy written by william nolan. 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. Science fiction classic logans run has long been rumored to be grinding its way through the remake machine, and now theres some fresh intel to be had. Welcome to the 23rd century, where life is perfect. Logans run is a vast, silly extravaganza that delivers a certain amount of fun, once it stops taking itself seriously. In 2116, it is against the law to live beyond the age of twentyone years. Postapocalyptic book list home books ebooks moviestv comics games suggest a title. Logans run costars michael york and jenny agutter reunite in the pages of famous monsters of filmland magazine four decades after the debut of their iconic, dystopian scifi classic in exclusive new interviews with fmof editor david weiner. In the world of 2116, a persons maximum age is strictly legislated. Nolans logans run has 1 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
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. The series starred gregory harrison as title character logan 5, and heather menzies as jessica 6. More information about this seller contact this seller 5. 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. While the comic does more or less follow the plot of the book, it drops, adds or entirely changes things at will. 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. The latter is a favorite ive probably seen 15 or 20 times since i 1st saw it at the movies. We print the highest quality logans run tshirts on the internet. All the worlds inhabitants are supposed to follow the color code of a personal handprint flower. Nolan and george clayton johnson, logans run appeared in the mid70s, after the grim scifi explorations of stanley kubrick, but before the populist success of george lucas. Logans run, the original 1967 novel, written by william f. 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. 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.
This first edition paperback is a marketing tiein with the now iconic movie release of the same year and manages to squeeze in. 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. Nolan and george clayton johnson, from which the 1976 major motion picture is loosely based upon, is a lost gem in science fiction. We claim fair use for the small bits of dialogue published on this non profit channel.
Logans run remake will be based on the original novel. With michael york, jenny agutter, richard jordan, roscoe lee browne. For starters, logan s number is 3 in the novel, not 5, thats from the film and tv series. Its got pretty much everything i look for in a film.
I checked with paul kennedy, the bookseller who has all the copies of the logan trilogy, and heres the accurate, uptodate info. Taking its basic premise and characters names but little substance from the 1967 novel by william f. The story follows the actions of logan, a sandman charged with enforcing the rule, as he tracks down and. 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. The series starred gregory harrison as the titular character logan 5. Logans run starring michael york, richard jordan, jenny agutter, roscoe lee browne, and farrah fawcett release date. The original book of logan s 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. Ive recently rediscovered the joys of the 1976 scifi classic logans run. Logans run is an action adventure scifi that never lets up. Logans run, the book, is a critique of the youth culture and sense of youthful entitlement that produce the dystopian regime in the first place. Logans run is a 1977 american television series, a spinoff from the 1976 film of the same name. Logan s run is an action adventure scifi that never lets up. The terminology of the book has since entered the mainstream, with terms such as runners and sandmen.