Raiders of Lost Ark
(Part of the Indiana Jones: Film Novelizations (#1) Series and Indiana Jones Books in Chronological Order Series)
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Book Overview
Indiana Jones, archeology professor and swashbuckling adventurer, has unearthed many an ancient treasure. But now the very future of the world depends on his finding one special relic. With a bullwhip in his hand and a beautiful lady at his side, Jones journeys from Nepal and Cairo to the Mediterranean, dodging poisons, traps and snakes, battling rivals old and new, all in pursuit of an ancient artifact said to give invincible power to its possessor. It's a battle to a startling finish, a finish dictated by the magic, the light -- and the power -- of the Lost Ark.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0345294904
ISBN13:9780345294906
Release Date:March 1981
Publisher:Ballantine Books
Length:181 Pages
Weight:0.26 lbs.
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Far better than it has to be
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I expect film novelizations to be dull and badly written, following the movie line for line and not adding anything new. The novelization for "Raiders of the Lost Ark" by Campbell Black is interesting and memorable. He adds a lot that is not in the movie, and it gives all the characters, especially Marion Ravenwood and Deitrich, a lot more depth. Campbell Black is an amazingly talented and restrained writer. His style is almost Hemingway-esque. Most impressive. It's definetly a worthy read if you're fan of the movie.
I was brought up on the movie....
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
To me Indiana Jones is Harrison Ford, brown leather, and fedora.When reading the book, i kept replaying the movie in my head of that scene. Nevertheless, reading this book, I do recommend. It'll fill in gaps that the movie missed, and like all books will paint a much bigger picture that does a movie.
Forget the Movie!! Black scores another 10!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
Black, Black, Black! Where are you and what's next? "Raiders" is much better than the movie ever was. Fast paced wtih an Indiana Jones that goes well beyond the two dimensional Harrison Ford interpertation. Black gives color and life to a most fictitious situation. Yes, this book is a must for any fan of adventure and intrigue! What this author does with a typewriter is something that can't be taught in school. Talent should be his middle name
The novelization is a s good as the movie.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
If a novelization of a movie is done well, such as this one, it will entertain you as much as the actual movie. This novel does just that. It keeps moving along just like the movie and is quite entertaining, especially with the added detail you don't get in the movie. A good read for any age bracket.
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