"It is highly readable and offers the right combination of
imaginative fantasy and reality." - Olivia Manning, "The Spectator"
"A writer of distinction." - E. M. Forster
"A piece of imaginative work worthy of a genius." - "Northern
Whig"
While exploring the jungles of South America, Dr. Theodore Browne
stumbles upon a previously unknown species of primate that could be
the "missing link" between apes and humans in the theory of
evolution. He names the animal Bimbo and brings him back to Belfast
for further research, but his untimely death leaves Bimbo in the
hands of his brother, a callous businessman who sees him only as a
resource to exploit for financial gain. One day, Bimbo surprises
everyone by demonstrating that he can speak, and it soon becomes
clear that he is far more intelligent than his human captors. Bimbo
begins to think about his future and dreams of going in search of
his family, but first he will have to escape the wiles of the
wicked Mr. Browne, who has other plans in store for him. . . .
A highly original and imaginative work that blends elements of
adventure, fantasy, and science fiction and raises ethical
questions about mankind's treatment of animals, "Monkeyface" (1948)
is one of the most enjoyable novels by Stephen Gilbert (1912-2010).
This first-ever reprint of the novel features a new introduction by
Andrew Doyle. All of Gilbert's books, including his horror classic
"Ratman's Notebooks" (1968), the basis for the film "Willard," are
being republished by Valancourt Books.
General
| Imprint: |
Valancourt Books
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
April 2014 |
| First published: |
April 2014 |
| Authors: |
Stephen Gilbert
|
| Dimensions: |
218 x 142 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
216 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-941147-04-7 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Fantasy
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
1-941147-04-6 |
| Barcode: |
9781941147047 |
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