The caine mutiny grew out of wouks experiences aboard a destroyerminesweeper in the pacific in world war ii. The caine mutiny by herman wouk, first edition, signed. Herman wouk, born in new york city in 1915, and educated at columbia college where he was a favorite pupil of the late philosopher and wit irwin edman, served four. It lacks the quick gag play, but the situations, even when tragic, are brightened by humor. Even more important, wouk develops a classic theme as keith struggles to become a man. I thought id give the caine mutiny another whirl after id read youngblood hawk, which was an absolute amazing book. Winner of the pulitzer prize this atmospheric novel tells the story in flashback of a mutiny aboard a united states minesweeper during ww2.
That this is a fictional mutiny does not seem to attract any attention. The caine mutiny was both a broadway play and a hollywood film starring humphrey bogart in an unforgettable performance as captain queeg. Wouk adapted the novel, his third, into a hit play. Picture of the 1951 first edition dust jacket for the caine mutiny. The caine mutiny by herman wouk signed first edition. The caine mutiny was wouks second book and hit the market like a bombshell. Sixtysix years later its a classic comingofage story that reads like historical fiction. I have this book call the caine mutiny on this book it have the date 1951 i seen a few books with the first edtion on it and i have this book that every thing is the same but the word first edtion is missing.
The main characters of this fiction, historical story are. The novel focuses on the gradual maturation of willie keith, a rich. The novel that inspired the nowclassic film the caine mutiny and the hit broadway play the caine mutiny courtmartial herman wouks boldly dramatic, brilliantly entertaining novel of lifeand mutiny on a navy warship in the pacific theater was immediately embraced, upon its original publication in 1951, as one of the first serious works of american fiction to grapple with the moral. The caine mutiny is the 1951 pulitzer prizewinning novel by herman wouk. But the best known mutiny in the american navy is that on the u. The murky events of the mutiny emerge during a courtmartial and it soon becomes clear that few people will emerge from the trial with any credit. The caine mutiny is a classic film and one that holds up fairly well in the year 2011, with a intimate look into navy life. This is a list of adult fiction books that topped the new york times fiction best seller list in 1951. Herman finkelstein collection library of congress the story of a modernday mutiny aboard a u. The play starred henry fonda as barney greenwald, john hodiak as steve maryk, lloyd nolan as. Awarded the 1951 pulitzer prize for fiction, wouks novel stands somewhere between norman mailers naked and the dead and james jones from here to eternity no writer has worked harder at the amassing of the historical facts about wwii caine mutiny remains wouks best book burgess, 99 novels, 56. Aug 07, 2010 trailer for the caine mutiny directed by edward dmytryk.
August 19 august 26 september 2 september 9 september 16. It is rare for me to enjoy a film as much as the book. By september 1951, the caine mutiny had become the bestselling novel in the country. The actress took her new stage name from the character she played in the caine mutiny, prior to production of the film, wouk reworked his novel into a twoact play entitled the caine mutiny courtmartial, which debuted on broadway in january 1954. He adapted the novel into a play called the caine mutiny courtmartial, which opened shortly before a film version of the novel, also titled the caine mutiny, was released in 1954. I have this book call the caine mutiny on this book it. Herman wouk the caine mutiny first edition sellersupplied. The novel focuses on willie keith, a rich new yorker assigned to the uss caine, who gradually matures during the course of the book. In the intervening half century, the caine mutiny has sold millions of copies throughout the world, and has achieved. Humphrey bogart stars in famous 1954 academy awardnominated role as captain queeg, helming aging naval minesweeper u. The novel grew out of wouks personal experiences aboard a destroyerminesweeper in the pacific theater in world war ii. Here is the story of the old american destroyer caine and the men who sailed in her. Caine or even the ubiquitous captain queeg with his ball bearings.
The novel that inspired the nowclassic film the caine mutiny and the hit broadway play the caine mutiny courtmartial herman wouks boldly dramatic, brilliantly entertaining novel of lifeand mutinyon a navy warship in the pacific theater was immediately embraced, upon its original publication in 1951, as one of the first serious works of american fiction to grapple with the moral complexities and the human consequences of world war ii. Jun 20, 20 based on the herman wouks pulitzer prize novel, featuring robert francis, van johnson, and fred macmurray as shipmates during wwii, aboard a destroyercumminesweeper. The definitive book about the trump administration was written in 1951. The caine mutiny was a successful novel, broadway play the caine mutiny court martial and a great movie. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The caine mutiny by wouk, doubleday abebooks passion for books. Click download or read online button to get the caine mutiny book now. The caine mutiny by herman wouk, first edition abebooks. Herman wouk herman wouks boldly dramatic, brilliantly entertaining novel of life and mutiny on a navy warship in the pacific theater was immediately embraced, upon its original publication in 1951, as one. The caine mutiny by herman wouk 1st edition 1951 etsy. On close inspection the dust jacket shows normal edge wear but nothing outstanding. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
The caine mutiny was still grand and i liked it although not quite as much as youngblood. A novel of world war ii by wouk, herman and a great selection of. The caine mutiny, novel by herman wouk, published in 1951. To find the market value for this book, click on the prefilled ebay, abebooks, or biblio links to the right and look for comparable listings that have all of these first edition points. Published in 1951, the novel qualified as contemporary fiction. The book remained on the bestseller list for two and a half years, winning the pulitzer prize in 1952. Unfollow the caine mutiny book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The first edition of the novel was published in 1951, and was written by herman wouk. The caine mutiny is a 1952 pulitzer prize winning novel by herman wouk. A fictional navy drama set in the pacific during world war ii, it was directed by edward dmytryk and produced by stanley kramer, and stars humphrey bogart, jose ferrer, van johnson, and fred macmurray. Among its themes, it deals with the moral and ethical decisions made at sea by ship captains.
Caine, during the hurricane that preceded the battle of okinawa. Mutiny grew out of wouks experiences aboard a destroyerminesweeper in the pacific in world war ii. The caine mutiny is the 1951 pulitzer prize winning novel by herman wouk. First edition points to identify the caine mutiny by. The caine mutiny herman wouk wwii navy 1951 first ed book with dust jacket. This is such a find and were pleased to be able to offer this wonderful first edition by herman wouk about world war ii. Its the caine mutiny, and president queegs ship is foundering. Herman wouk is the author of the caine mutiny, which won the pulitzer prize for.
Humphrey bogart plays a tough and by the book captain who takes over. The novel grew out of wouks personal experiences aboard a destroyerminesweeper in the pacific in world war ii and deals with, among other things, the moral and ethical decisions made at sea by the captains of ships. Antique 1951 hardcover hc with dj book the caine mutiny. The caine mutiny is a 1951 pulitzer prize winning novel by herman wouk. Its the us navy in world war ii, and the navy a machine invented by geniuses, to be run by idiots is the books true hero. Exciting world premiere release of max steiners legendary soundtrack from the caine mutiny. The caine mutiny by herman wouk first edition1951 first edition. The job of compacting and containing herman wouks the caine mutiny into two hours of color motion picture, with all the character and drama preserved, was one that compared in major aspects. Read the full synopsis of the caine mutiny, 1954, directed by edward dmytryk, with humphrey bogart, jose ferrer, van johnson, at turner classic movies.
The novel was awarded the 1952 pulitzer prize for fiction. More information about this seller contact this seller 22. Pdf the caine mutiny book by herman wouk free download. Wouk received the pulitzer for the caine mutiny and i. The caine mutiny by herman wouk and a great selection of related. This is a beautiful hardcover copy of the caine mutiny a novel of world war ii by herman wouk. The caine mutiny by herman wouk 1st edition 1951 from. The book is not so much about the mutiny on the caine but much more about.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The mutiny of the title is legalistic, not violent, and. He wrote a movie about navyfliers, slatterys hurricane, which stemmed from research for the caine mutiny. May 27, 1915 may 17, 2019 was an american author best known for historical fiction such as the caine mutiny 1951 which won the pulitzer prize his other major works include the winds of war and war and remembrance, historical novels about world war ii, and nonfiction such as this is my god, an explanation of judaism from a modern orthodox perspective. This book comes from a smoke free and pet free home, it is clean and ready to enjoy. The caine mutiny traced willie keiths development from his pampered beginnings, his commissioning and early years as a naval officer through his participation in the most insubordinate act an armed services. Having seen the film more times that i can count, i decided it was time to read the book. The 1951 pulitzer prize winner for literature, the caine mutiny was written by herman wouk. Wouks words effortlessly take the reader aboard the caine and into world war ii minesweeping activities. Book very good, soiling on some pages and edges of pages, previous owners name written on front pastedown, and remnants of label or sticker on rear free endpaper. Free download or read online the caine mutiny pdf epub book. The story of the caine has probably been drawn from many dramas of the pacific, dramas in which the captain, a martinet, is the villain and the victim of his frustrations and his sadism. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
From the time ensign willie keith comes aboard, on through the mutiny and the trial of the paranoic captain queeg, it is a novel of action, character development, and intrigue. The definitive book about the trump administration was. Oct 07, 2011 it lacks the quick gag play, but the situations, even when tragic, are brightened by humor. The pulitzer prize for best novel of 1951 was awarded to mr. This 1951 study of men at war with a foreign foe and with each other spent 122 weeks on the new york times bestseller list and received a pulitzer prize in 1952. Antique book the caine mutiny by herman wouk 1951 novel of world war ii. The caine mutiny was herman wouks first post world war ii novel.
It was reprinted 14 times in 1951, the initial year of publication and then 7 additional times in the following year. Introduction this is a study guide for the book the caine mutiny written by herman wouk. The caine mutiny book won the pulitzer prize for fiction. He brings out the stresses of life in close quarters. Wouk uses the latter name for one of his characters in the novel, captain randolph patterson southard. The book has been awarded with pulitzer prize for fiction.
The caine mutiny by herman wouk 1951 first edition hc doubleday press. He joins the navy as an officer to avoid the draft and ends up on a destroyer and minesweeper in the pacific. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The novel that inspired the nowclassic film the caine mutiny and the hit broadway play the caine.
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For the broadway play, see the caine mutiny courtmartial. Published april 15th 1992 by back bay books first published march 19th 1951. The book remained on the bestseller list for two and a half years. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Willie returns to the caine in the last days of the okinawa campaign as its executive officer. Published in 1951 the pulitzer prizewinning novel the caine mutiny is about an average young man during world war ii. The film is based on the caine mutiny, the 1951 pulitzer prizewinning novel written by herman wouk. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The novel that inspired the nowclassic film the caine mutiny and the hit broadway play the caine mutiny courtmartial, herman wouks boldly dramatic, brilliantly entertaining novel of lifeand mutiny on a navy warship in the pacific theater was immediately embraced, upon its original publication in 1951, as one of the first serious works of american fiction to grapple. The caine mutiny signed by herman wouk signed first.
The caine mutiny download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The caine mutiny by herman wouk, 1st edition, 1951, no dust cover. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Much of the book describes maryks courtmartial and its aftermath. The caine mutiny by herman wouk goodreads share book. Our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and your. Herman wouks the caine mutiny may be the greatest american novel of world war ii.
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