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. I wrote logans run during the watts riots, when youth were rioting. I dont think it comes as a big surprise to anyone that im huge scififantasy fan. This is his story and the journey he takes as he suddenly turns 21. Composition of book actual chase scenes or violence 50% planningpreparing, gather info, debate puzzle 20% feelings, relationships.
Logans run remake will be based on the original novel. It tells the story of a future humanity trapped by a computer in a prison, disguised to look like a paradise of sensual delights. Before the movie, logans run was a novel by william f. Logans run is a vast, silly extravaganza that delivers a certain amount of fun, once it stops taking itself seriously. When the crystal flower in the palm of your hand turns from red to black.
Joined by a young woman named jessica, logan must not only fight those he once worked with, but also the deep mindset of years and years of sandman training. At the most obvious level, logans run is a warning about the dangers that now face humanity in an age of hightechnology and extravagance. Sequel, with paul mccomas and logan falls in progress. It comes right after the summer of love in 1967 arguably the height of the peaceful hippie counterculture. It takes the world we live in, with its automation, malls, and selfindulgent lifestyles, and exaggerates it to create an image of a. Logans run by johnson, george clayton,nolan, william f. Nolan and george clayton johnson, from which the 1976 major motion picture is loosely based upon, is a lost gem in science fiction. The story follows the actions of logan, a sandman charged with enforcing the rule, as he. At least, thats the case in 1976s logans run, where the future looks like a disco mall, farrah fawcett lives, star trek makes a cameo and theres this bonkers thing called. Jul 20, 2014 logans run was released on june 23, 1976. Logan is a sandman, a special force cop who terminates people who seek to live beyond their 21st birthday who are called runners. 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.
The book was an implicit criticism of a lifestyle that destroys you and society, a. All the worlds inhabitants are supposed to follow the color code of a personal handprint flower. For those of you unfamiliar with the film, and who are unknowingly living an emotionally stunted life in the absence of its glory, 1976s logans run based on the book by william f. In logans run, a man named logan 3 is hunted by the same system that he once helped uphold. Jun 01, 2016 i wrote logans run during the watts riots, when youth were rioting. Logan s run is a vast, silly extravaganza that delivers a certain amount of fun, once it stops taking itself seriously. Although the novel preceded the movie, it is the movie that most people are familiar with, yet those who read the book will immediately notice that. For starters, logans number is 3 in the novel, not 5, thats from the film and tv series.
The series starred gregory harrison as the titular character logan 5 and heather menzies as jessica 6. The books of logan s run discussions on the books logan s run, logan s world, logan s search and logan s return. The world of logan s run does not endorse nor is affiliated with anyone on these forums claiming to sell any items or services. It was difficult for me to rate this because if you are a logans run fan i think you should still read the book, which brings me to the next point. In a farfetched albeit lovable future, people must all be renewed, death in our terms, at the age of 30. Michael york plays an expert at catching people who try to flee the system a system he gradually comes to question. All the 21yearolds are view spoiler recycled, eaten, e. At least, that s the case in 1976 s logan s run, where the future looks like a disco mall, farrah fawcett lives, star trek makes a cameo and there s this bonkers thing called. Though it is of course interesting to compare novel to film, noting where plot points deviate yeah, the book is better, the most intriguing thing to note about the. Nolan and george clayton johnson at the close of the 20th century, the little wars broke out, resulting in a worldwide ban on all adults.
The original story from william f nolan and george clayton johnson 1967 novel logans run, including the sequels logans world 1977, logans search 1980, logans return 2001 novella, released as an e book, logans journey in progress. Story by gerry conway from the screenplay by david zelag goodman which was based on the novel by george clayton johnson and william f. Before the movie, logan s run was a novel by william f. Logan s run by johnson, george clayton,nolan, william f. Although the book and the movie are both silly and campy, the book gingerly steps into some analysis of the social dimensions of a society predicated solely on youth. 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. The game was a recreation of the logans run city, some 30 years after logan 6s adventures.
Before you reached your 21st birthday, you were required to turn yourself in for deep sleep in which a pleasureinducing poison gas sang you gently to your grave. Nolan and george clayton, is harmless fun enlivened by a couple of. The books of logans run discussions on the books logans run, logans world, logans search and logans return. But then hes artificially made to appear to be 21, and he gets a change of hearthe wants to live longer too. Logans run is a study in the power of hedonistic urges to suppress the mind. When the computers of the city find out that logan is in possession of the amulet, they order him to go undercover and find sanctuary, the place where all the runners go to live out the rest of their lives. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing logans run near you. 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. 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.
Discussions on the books logan s run, logan s world, logan s search and logan s return. At the most obvious level, logan s run is a warning about the dangers that now face humanity in an age of hightechnology and extravagance. Here, its worth considering the impact of logans run, the movie, versus logans run, the book. Logans run book, a dedicated sa ndman named logan 3 teamed with a female runner named jessica to locate sanctuary. 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. Summary of logans run the novel in the world of 2116, a persons maximum age is strictly legislated. Before you buy any, read the criticism on the books that you can find on the internet and here at amazon. The logans run circuit forums based on the 1976 science. While the comic does more or less follow the plot of the book, it drops, adds or entirely changes things at will. Before the movie, logans run was a 1967 novel by william f. Its 2274, and on the surface, it all seems to be an idyllic society.
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. In their society, people are executed when they turn. Read online or download for free graded reader ebook and audiobook logan s run by william nolan of preintermediate level you can download in epub, mobi, fb2, rtf, txt, mp3. Noland and george clayton johnson is set in a dystopian future society in which people are hatched, not born, into a world of colorsaturated rayon togas and. Its been out of print since 1976 and deserves a return to the spotlight and easy accessibility.
The world of logans run does not endorse nor is affiliated with anyone on these forums claiming to sell any items or services. Popular and lavish scifi with some nice effects sequences with imaginative sets about a futuristic society where young people are allowed to live an unending pleasure until the age of thirty though michael york, richard jordan and michael anderson jr. Logans run is a 1977 american television series, a spinoff from the 1976 film of the same name. Living in a city within an enclosed dome, there is little or no work for humans to perform, and inhabitants are free to pursue all of the pleasures of life. Logans run is an action adventure scifi that never lets up. Eric drexler in his seminal book, engines of creation. At the close of the 20th century, the little wars broke out, resulting in a worldwide ban on all adults. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. 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. But a man and woman escape back out into the world where they learn the truths that have been kept from the human.
The book was an implicit criticism of a lifestyle that destroys you and society, a lifestyle where maturity is rejected. It s 2274, and on the surface, it all seems to be an idyllic society. Read online or download for free graded reader ebook and audiobook logans run by william nolan of preintermediate level you can download in epub, mobi, fb2, rtf, txt, mp3. 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. Life in the future is a dream filled with pleasurable pursuits. It is impossible to read this book without comparing it to the movie. Essays and criticism on george clayton johnson, william f. In the year 2011, it is impossible to discuss the logans run novel without mentioning the 1976 movie, which i believe has. Nolan and george clayton johnsons book, logan s run. Discussions on the books logans run, logans world, logans search and logans return. In 2116, it is against the law to live beyond the age of twentyone years.
Nolan and george clayton johnson, from which the 1976 major motion picture is. The screenplay by david zelag goodman is based on the book logans run by william f. The novel logans run was published in september 1967 during a crucial point in the 1960s. Logan 5 michael york is just such a man, and when he and his partner francis 7 richard jordan find and kill a runner, logan takes an ankh symbol which identifies a person as a runner. An idyllic science fiction future has one major drawback. The bestselling dystopian novel that inspired the 1970s sciencefiction classic starring michael york, jenny agutter, and richard jordan. Logans run, the original 1967 novel, written by william f. The book, on the other hand, is more chaotic and not at all as smooth as the movie. Ive read this book about two dozen times over the years and it continues to be one of my favorites of all time. The latter is a favorite ive probably seen 15 or 20 times since i 1st saw it at the movies.
Beginning in 2010, bluewater productions began publishing various iterations of the original novel and continuations of the characters in comic book. 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. The book is a classical dystopian novel, meaning its very political. The world of logans run the novel is one in which the idea of a youthcentric culture exists to the point where growing old is outlawed. As scifi, it is not even terrible, but rather is fun as far as the concepts go. The prices for this book and the sequels are far too expensive.
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