The Body Snatchers

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Body Snatchers
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jack Finney
SeriesS.F. Masterworks
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 130
Category/GenreScience fiction
ISBN/Barcode 9780575085312
ClassificationsDewey:813.54
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Imprint Gateway
Publication Date 14 October 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Originally published in 1955 Jack Finney's sinister SF tale has outgrown the initial debate about whether it satirized Communism or the conformity of US society at the time, to become a classic of paranoia; an examination of our fear of 'the other'. Most people know the story from seeing THE INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS, the classic 1978 remake (one of the few Hollwood remakes said to better than the original, made in 1956) starring Donald Sutherland. Here's your chance to read the original source; a story that has resonated with readers and viewers for more than 50 years.

Author Biography

Born in 1911 the american author Jack Finney wrote numerous SF novels, thrillers and mysteries, several of which were adapted to film. He was awarded the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1987. A long time resident of Californa he died in 1995.