Published as part of the Little Golden Book series, this adaptation of the original Planet of the Apes film is aimed at a younger audience.
Synopsis[]
A Little Golden Book for all ages that retells the iconic 1968 film Planet of the Apes!
Follow the adventures of Taylor, Cornelius, Zira, and Dr. Zaius in this exciting retelling of the original Planet of the Apes. This collectible Little Golden Book will thrill children ages 2 to 5—and their parents—with its kid-friendly reimagining of one of the most amazing science fiction films of all time.
Since 1968, Planet of the Apes has been an iconic franchise that has thrilled viewers around the world.
Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.
Cast of characters[]
| Humans | Chimpanzees | Orangutans | Gorilla | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-tribal Humans | Tribal Humans | |||
| George Taylor | Nova | Cornelius | Zaius | Julius |
| John Landon | Zira | Maximus (unnamed) | ||
| Dodge | Lucius | President Gaius (unnamed) | ||
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Notes[]
- While Honorius and President Gaius appear in Taylor’s trial alongside Zaius, they are not properly named in the book itself.
- Lucius is mentioned as accompanying his aunt Zira, Cornelius, Taylor, and Nova into the Forbidden Zone as in the film but he is not seen clearly, only his shadow on horseback is visible.
External links[]
- Planet of the Apes (Little-Golden Book) at Amazon
- Planet of the Apes (Little Golden Book) at Cosmic Monkey Comics
- Planet of the Apes (Little Golden Book) at Previews World